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

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Brienz is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Brienz is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Brienz?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Zürich HB Schweizerhof and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Brienz?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Brienz. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Brienz via La Chaux-de-Fonds, Bern and Interlaken Ost. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.

How far is it from Besançon to Brienz?

The distance between Besançon and Brienz is 232 km. The road distance is 221.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Besançon to Brienz without a car is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 43m to get from Besançon to Brienz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Brienz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Besançon to Brienz train from?

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

Train or bus from Besançon to Brienz?

The best way to get from Besançon to Brienz is to train which takes 5h 43m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 60 and takes 7h 59m.

Where does the Besançon to Brienz bus arrive?

Besançon to Brienz bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Besançon to Brienz train arrive?

Besançon to Brienz 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 Brienz?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Brienz is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Besançon to Brienz.

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

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Where can I stay near Brienz?

There are 1815+ hotels available in Brienz.

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

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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
3. Take the train from Bern to Interlaken Osttrain Ice
5h 43m
CHF 52–80
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Zürich HB Schweizerhof to Interlaken Bahnhof Ostbus Shuttler L1 online shuttle
7h 59m
CHF 42–56
Drive 221.5 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Brienzcar 221.5 km
3h 4m
CHF 43–62
Train via Mulhouse
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Interlaken Osttrain Ic61 / ...
5h 43m
CHF 49–140

Besançon to Brienz by train

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Distance: 232.4 km
Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Brienz via La Chaux-de-Fonds, Bern, and Interlaken Ost in around 5h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Brienz West, Bahnhof/Hauptstr. via Zurich Bus Station, Zürich HB Schweizerhof, and Interlaken Ost, Bahnhof in around 7h 59m.

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