There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Annemasse by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Bourg-en-Bresse
best- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Bellegardetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bellegarde to Annemassetrain Ter
4h 27m€45–85Drive 160.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Besançon to Annemassecar 160.7 km
2h 35m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus 203 / ...
- Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 12m€32–55Train
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Mouchardtrain Ter
- Take the train from Mouchard to Lausannetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
4h 55m€57–138
Besançon to Annemasse by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Annemasse is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 2h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Annemasse is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Annemasse station. However, there are services departing from PEM Viotte and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Pontarlier - Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Annemasse. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Annemasse via Bourg En Bresse and Bellegarde. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Besançon and Annemasse is 256 km. The road distance is 160.7 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Annemasse without a car is to train via Bourg-en-Bresse which takes 4h 27m and costs €45 - €85.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Besançon to Annemasse, including transfers.
Besançon to Annemasse bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, depart from PEM Viotte station.
Besançon to Annemasse train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
The best way to get from Besançon to Annemasse is to train via Bourg-en-Bresse which takes 4h 27m and costs €45 - €85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 5h 12m.
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Annemasse, France?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Annemasse via Bourg En Bresse and Bellegarde in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PEM Viotte to Annemasse, Parc Montessuit via Pontarlier - Bus station, Geneva - Bus Station, and Genève, Molard in around 5h 12m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Besancon Viotte to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Bellegarde to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–13
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Besancon Viotte to Mouchard
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Bellegarde
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Bellegarde to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €7–13
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Mouchard to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Lausanne to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Besançon to Annemasse bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, arrive at PEM Gare station.
Besançon to Annemasse train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Bourg En Bresse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Annemasse is 161 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Besançon to Annemasse.
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