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

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There are 5 ways to get from Genoa to Besançon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    10h 31m
    €108–190

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Genoa to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus bus 500 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Milan to Mulhousebus bus
    3. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Besançonbus bus 720
    11h 35m
    €54–88

  3. Drive  508 km

    1. Drive from Genoa to Besançoncar car 508 km
    6h 1m
    €96–139

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain train Re9
    4. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    10h 46m
    €99–168

  5. Train, bus via Locarno

    1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Como Camerlatatrain train
    2. Take the train from Como Camerlata to Locarnotrain train
    3. Take the train from Locarno to Berntrain train Ic
    4. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain train Re9
    5. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    13h 18m
    €145–255

Genoa to Besançon by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration10h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket€108Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 677 km
  • Duration: 10h 31m

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

You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Besancon Viotte via Milano Centrale, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 10h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Besançon via Milan and Mulhouse in around 11h 35m.

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