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How to get fromBern to Besançonby train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 4 ways to get from Bern to Besançon by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain train Re9
    2. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    3h 39m
    €46–112

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bern to Mulhousebus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N1720 / ...
    5h 10m
    €21–39

  3. Drive 147.3 km

    1. Drive from Bern to Besançoncar car 147.3 km
    2h 8m
    €26–37

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic61 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    4h 13m
    €69–188

Bern to Besançon by train and bus

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration3h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 39m

What companies run services between Bern, Switzerland and Besançon, France?

You can take a bus from Bern to Besançon via Mulhouse in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Bern to Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 13m.

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