There are 4 ways to get from Einsiedeln to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 10m€76–222Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
5h 57m€34–77Drive 259.9 km
- Drive from Einsiedeln to Besançoncar 259.9 km
3h 26m€45–65Train via Belfort
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Belforttrain Ter
- Take the train from Belfort to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
5h 36m€77–223
Einsiedeln to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Einsiedeln to Besançon is to bus which costs €30 - €80 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Einsiedeln to Besançon is to drive which takes 3h 26m and costs €45 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Einsiedeln station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Besançon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Einsiedeln to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Einsiedeln and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Wädenswil, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 10m.
The distance between Einsiedeln and Besançon is 299 km. The road distance is 259.9 km.
The best way to get from Einsiedeln to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €230.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Einsiedeln to Besançon, including transfers.
Einsiedeln to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Einsiedeln to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Einsiedeln to Besançon is to train which takes 5h 10m and costs €75 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 5h 57m.
What companies run services between Einsiedeln, Switzerland and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Einsiedeln to Besancon Viotte via Wädenswil, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 5h 10m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–16
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Belfort to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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More Questions & Answers
Einsiedeln to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Einsiedeln to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Einsiedeln to Besançon is 260 km. It takes approximately 3h 26m to drive from Einsiedeln to Besançon.
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