The average train between Zermatt and Besançon takes 9h 30m and the fastest train takes 6h 15m. 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Zermatt and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:06 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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14h 59m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Zermatt to Besançon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Visp station and Basel SBB station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.
Zermatt to Besançon train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.
Zermatt to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Zermatt and Besançon is 190 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Besancon Viotte via Visp, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 7h 13m.