What is the cheapest way to get from Besançon to Bern?

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Besançon to Bern?

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Bern is to drive which takes 2h 8m and costs SFr 24 - SFr 35.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Bern?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Bern. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Bern via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Bern. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Bern via La Chaux-de-Fonds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 38m.

How far is it from Besançon to Bern?

The distance between Besançon and Bern is 157 km. The road distance is 148.5 km.

How do I travel from Besançon to Bern without a car?

The best way to get from Besançon to Bern without a car is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 45.

How long does it take to get from Besançon to Bern?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Besançon to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Bern bus from?

Besançon to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Bern train from?

Besançon to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Bern?

The best way to get from Besançon to Bern is to train which takes 3h 38m and costs SFr 25 - SFr 45. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 19 - SFr 40 and takes 5h 20m.

Where does the Besançon to Bern bus arrive?

Besançon to Bern bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mulhouse station.

Where does the Besançon to Bern train arrive?

Besançon to Bern train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at La Chaux-De-Fonds station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Bern is 148 km. It takes approximately 2h 8m to drive from Besançon to Bern.

How do I get a train ticket from Besançon to Bern?

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There are 3 ways to get from Besançon to Bern by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to La Chaux-De-Fondstrain Ter
2. Take the train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Berntrain Ir66
3h 38m
CHF 25–44
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Mulhousebus FlixBus N1720 / ...
2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Bernbus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 20m
CHF 19–38
Drive 148.5 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Berncar 148.5 km
2h 8m
CHF 25–35

Besançon to Bern by train

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Distance: 157 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Bern via La Chaux-de-Fonds in around 3h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Bern via Mulhouse in around 5h 20m.

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