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

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 20m.

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

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

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Besançon and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Zürich HB via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville and Basel SBB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 13m.

How far is it from Besançon to Zurich?

The distance between Besançon and Zurich is 261 km. The road distance is 224.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Besançon to Zurich without a car is to train via Mulhouse which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Besançon to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Zurich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Besançon to Zurich train from?

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

Train or bus from Besançon to Zurich?

The best way to get from Besançon to Zurich is to train via Mulhouse which takes 4h 13m and costs SFr 50 - SFr 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 20 - SFr 30 and takes 4h 20m.

Where does the Besançon to Zurich bus arrive?

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

Where does the Besançon to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Besançon to Zurich?

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

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

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How do I get a bus ticket from Besançon to Zurich?

Book your Besançon to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

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Besançon to Zurich - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Zurich 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 / ...
4h 13m
CHF 54–99
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N199
4h 20m
CHF 20–30
Drive 224.7 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Zurichcar 224.7 km
2h 59m
CHF 43–62
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 36m
CHF 62–99

Besançon to Zurich by train

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Distance: 261.2 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Zürich HB via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Mulhouse Ville, Basel Sbb, and Basel SBB in around 4h 13m. 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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