The average train between Zug and Besançon takes 5h 49m and the fastest train takes 3h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Zug 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 Zug and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:31 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zug is at 6:01 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:03 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 5h 49m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Zug 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 Zug to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Zug station and arriving at Besançon station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 49m.
Zug to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zug station.
Zug to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Book your Zug to Besançon train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Zug and Besançon is 189 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Zug to Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 53m.