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How to get fromBolzano to Besançonby bus, train, train (Trenitalia), car, shuttle, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Bolzano to Besançon by bus, train, train (Trenitalia), car, shuttle, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Belforttrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Belfort to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    10h 38m
    €103–162

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bolzano South to Zurich Bus Stationbus bus FlixBus 488
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    11h
    €58–88

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Bolzano Bozen to Verona Porta Nuovatrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Fr
    4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    12h 21m
    €126–219

  4. Drive  531.4 km

    1. Drive from Bolzano to Besançoncar car 531.4 km
    7h
    €101–146

  5. Shuttle, fly, train

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Bolzano to Flughafen Münchenshuttle bus
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane plane MUC - BSL
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    9h 39m
    €283–581

Bolzano to Besançon by bus and train

Calendar4Weekly Services
Duration10h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€103Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 665.4 km
  • Duration: 10h 38m

What companies run services between Bolzano, Italy and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Bolzano Bozen to Besancon Viotte via Verona Porta Nuova, Milano Centrale, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bolzano South to Besançon via Zurich Bus Station in around 11h.

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