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How to get fromCochem to Besançonby train (TGV), bus, or car

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

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  1. Train via Strasbourg

    best
    1. Take the train from Cochem Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain train Re1
    2. Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    7h 40m
    €84–143

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cochem Bahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus bus Re1
    2. Take the bus from Trier central train station to Strasbourgbus bus 011
    3. Take the bus from Strasbourg to Besançonbus bus 720
    11h 38m
    €55–90

  3. Drive  433.3 km

    1. Drive from Cochem to Besançoncar car 433.3 km
    4h 56m
    €69–99

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Cochem Bahnhof to Pfalzel, Hafenstraßetrain train
    2. Take the train from Trier, Hafenstrasse to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain train Rb
    3. Take the train from Thionville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    8h 43m
    €89–139

Cochem to Besançon by train

Calendar89Weekly Trains
Duration7h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 512.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Cochem, Germany and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Cochem Bahnhof to Besancon Viotte via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 7h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cochem Bahnhof to Besançon via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, and Strasbourg in around 11h 38m.

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