Zurich to Besançon Trains

Zurich to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Besançon takes 5h 19m and the fastest train takes 2h 48m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

5h 19m
Duration: 261 km
Distance: €85
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv

3h 18m

€67–185

Zurich to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:59 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 5h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, August 16, 2026

7:34 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, August 17, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, August 18, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, August 19, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Thursday, August 20, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Friday, August 21, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
Show more

Departing Saturday, August 22, 2026

7:34 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes

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