Zurich to Besançon Trains

Zurich to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Besançon takes 5h 15m 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 15m
Duration: 261 km
Distance: €84
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 23m

€66–102

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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:55 PM
3h 21m • 2 changes
6:34 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
12h 31m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:05 PM
3h 31m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
3:34 PM → 6:22 PM
2h 48m • 2 changes
6:34 PM → 7:21 AM
Arrives next day
13h 47m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

7:34 AM → 11:17 AM
3h 43m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:59 AM → 11:17 AM
4h 18m • 2 changes
9:34 AM → 1:52 PM
4h 18m • 2 changes
11:34 AM → 3:54 PM
4h 20m • 2 changes
1:34 PM → 4:52 PM
3h 18m • 2 changes
Show more

Frequently asked questions

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