There are 5 ways to get from Konstanz 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 Konstanz to Zürich HBtrain
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 40m€93–144Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Constance central bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 234 / ...
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
6h€27–44Drive 290.5 km
- Drive from Konstanz to Besançoncar 290.5 km
3h 37m€47–67Train via Belfort
- Take the train from Konstanz to Zürich HBtrain
- 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
6h 4m€93–142Train, bus
- Take the train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Zürich HBtrain 75
- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
6h 29m€30–46
Konstanz to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Konstanz to Besançon is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h.
The fastest way to get from Konstanz to Besançon is to drive which takes 3h 37m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Konstanz station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Constance central bus station and arriving at Besançon via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Konstanz to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Konstanz and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Konstanz and Besançon is 348 km. The road distance is 290.5 km.
The best way to get from Konstanz to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €90 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Konstanz to Besançon, including transfers.
Konstanz to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Constance central bus station.
Konstanz to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Konstanz station.
The best way to get from Konstanz to Besançon is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €90 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Konstanz, Germany and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Konstanz to Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Constance central bus station to Besançon via Zurich Bus Station in around 6h.
Train from Konstanz to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Konstanz to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €29–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- 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
- €25–40
- 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
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Belfort to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- [email protected]
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Konstanz Bahnhof to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–11
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Constance central bus station to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €6–9
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Konstanz to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.
Konstanz to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Konstanz to Besançon is 290 km. It takes approximately 3h 37m to drive from Konstanz to Besançon.
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