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

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Switzerland is to bus which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Switzerland is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs SFr 40 - SFr 65.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Switzerland station. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Switzerland?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Zürich Stadelhofen via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel SBB and Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.

How far is it from Besançon to Switzerland?

The distance between Besançon and Switzerland is 263 km. The road distance is 224.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Besançon to Switzerland without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Besançon to Switzerland, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Switzerland bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Besançon to Switzerland train from?

Besançon to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Switzerland?

The best way to get from Besançon to Switzerland is to train via Mulhouse which takes 3h 41m and costs SFr 55 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 21 - SFr 35 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Besançon to Switzerland bus arrive?

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

Where does the Besançon to Switzerland train arrive?

Besançon to Switzerland train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Switzerland?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Switzerland is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Besançon to Switzerland.

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

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

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Train via Mulhouse
best
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ir36 / ...
3h 41m
CHF 57–100
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N199
4h 23m
CHF 21–31
Drive 224.7 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Zurichcar 224.7 km
2h 59m
CHF 44–63
Train
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to La Chaux-De-Fondstrain Ter
2. Take the train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Biel/Biennetrain Re4 / ...
3. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Zürich HBtrain Ic5 / ...
4h 40m
CHF 64–100

Besançon to Switzerland by train

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Distance: 262.9 km
Duration: 3h 41m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Zürich Stadelhofen via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, and Zürich HB in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost CHF 20–30 and the journey takes 4h 20m.

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