Zermatt to Besançon Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Zermatt and Besançon takes 9h 18m and the fastest train takes 5h 45m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 18m
Duration: 402 km
Distance: €151
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv

7h 9m

€73–355

Zermatt to Besançon train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Zermatt and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 8:06 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 10:06 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 9h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, August 14, 2026

4:06 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
14h 59m • 4 changes
10:06 PM → 11:17 AM
Arrives next day
13h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, August 15, 2026

8:37 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 28m • 4 changes
12:37 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
15h 15m • 4 changes
10:06 PM → 11:17 AM
Arrives next day
13h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

8:37 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 28m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
12:37 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
7:06 PM → 11:17 AM
Arrives next day
16h 11m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

8:06 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 59m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
12:37 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 9:03 AM
Arrives next day
16h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

8:06 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 59m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
12:37 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 9:03 AM
Arrives next day
16h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

8:06 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 59m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
12:37 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes
4:06 PM → 9:03 AM
Arrives next day
16h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

8:06 AM → 3:05 PM
6h 59m • 4 changes
10:37 AM → 4:52 PM
6h 15m • 4 changes
12:37 PM → 6:22 PM
5h 45m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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