There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Bourg En Bressetrain Ter
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Genevetrain Tgv
3h 59mCHF 44–77Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Besançon to Genève152.6 km
2h 45mCHF 10Bus
- Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Garebus 203 / ...
- Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 31mCHF 22–33Drive 153.3 km
- Drive from Besançon to Genevacar 153.3 km
2h 24mCHF 26–37
Besançon to Geneva by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 10 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Geneva is to drive which takes 2h 24m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Geneva 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 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Geneve via Bourg En Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 59m.
The distance between Besançon and Geneva is 251 km. The road distance is 153.3 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80.
It takes approximately 3h 59m to get from Besançon to Geneva, including transfers.
Besançon to Geneva bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, depart from PEM Viotte station.
Besançon to Geneva 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 Geneva is to train which takes 3h 59m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 22 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Geneve via Bourg En Bresse in around 3h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from PEM Viotte to Geneva - Bus Station via Pontarlier - Bus station in around 4h 31m.
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
- CHF 24–50
- 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 Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Viotte to PEM - Gare
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–15
- 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
- CHF 10–19
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Besançon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 10
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Besançon to Geneva bus services, operated by Mobigo - Doubs, arrive at PEM - Gare station.
Besançon to Geneva 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 Geneva is 153 km. It takes approximately 2h 24m to drive from Besançon to Geneva.
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