There are 3 ways to get from Besançon to Neuchâtel by train, 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 La Chaux-De-Fondstrain Ter
- Take the train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Neuchâteltrain Ir66
2h 36mCHF 23–38Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Besançon to Neuchâtel100.2 km
1h 52mCHF 7Drive 101.9 km
- Drive from Besançon to Neuchâtelcar 101.9 km
1h 28mCHF 18–25
Besançon to Neuchâtel by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Neuchâtel is to rideshare which costs SFr 7 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Neuchâtel is to drive which takes 1h 28m and costs SFr 17 - SFr 25.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Neuchâtel. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Neuchâtel via La Chaux-de-Fonds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Besançon and Neuchâtel is 115 km. The road distance is 101.9 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Neuchâtel without a car is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs SFr 23 - SFr 40.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Besançon to Neuchâtel, including transfers.
Besançon to Neuchâtel train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 28m to drive from Besançon to Neuchâtel.
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What companies run services between Besançon, France and Neuchâtel, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Neuchâtel via La Chaux-de-Fonds in around 2h 36m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Besancon Viotte to La Chaux-De-Fonds
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 14–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Besançon to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 7
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Besançon and Neuchâtel. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.






