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The average train between Zurich and Besançon takes 5h 8m 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.
Trains run 5 times a day between Zurich and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 6:34 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse and take an average of 5h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
4h 18m • 2 changes4h 20m • 2 changes3h 18m • 2 changes3h 21m • 2 changes4h 18m • 2 changes4h 20m • 2 changes3h 18m • 2 changes2h 48m • 2 changes3h 43m • 2 changes4h 18m • 2 changes4h 20m • 2 changes3h 18m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Zurich 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 Zurich to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB station and arriving at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station via Mulhouse station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 8m.
Zurich to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
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The distance between Zurich and Besançon is 191.3 km. The road distance is 225 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Besancon Viotte via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 3h 24m.
