There are 2 ways to get from Besançon to Biel/Bienne by train or car
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Besançon to Biel/Bienne by train
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The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Biel/Bienne is to drive which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Biel/Bienne is to drive which takes 1h 56m and costs SFr 20 - SFr 30.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Biel/Bienne. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Biel/Bienne via La Chaux-de-Fonds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 9m.
The distance between Besançon and Biel/Bienne is 129 km. The road distance is 127 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Biel/Bienne without a car is to train which takes 3h 9m and costs SFr 27 - SFr 75.
It takes approximately 3h 9m to get from Besançon to Biel/Bienne, including transfers.
Besançon to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Biel/Bienne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Chaux-De-Fonds station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Biel/Bienne is 127 km. It takes approximately 1h 56m to drive from Besançon to Biel/Bienne.
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What companies run services between Besançon, France and Biel/Bienne, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Biel/Bienne via La Chaux-de-Fonds in around 3h 9m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
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- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Besancon Viotte to La Chaux-De-Fonds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 13–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Biel/Bienne
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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