There are 4 ways to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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 La Chaux-de-Fonds to Morteautrain Ter
- Take the train from Morteau to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
2h 42m€18–43Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon82.5 km
1h 37m€4–9Train, bus
- Take the train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Morteautrain Ter
- Take the bus from Morteau to Besancon Viottebus Autocar
2h 52m€20–40Drive 82.2 km
- Drive from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançoncar 82.2 km
1h 13m€15–21
La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €4 - €9 and takes 1h 37m.
The fastest way to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon is to drive which takes 1h 13m and costs €14 - €21.
No, there is no direct train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon. However, there are services departing from La Chaux-de-Fonds and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Morteau. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 42m.
The distance between La Chaux-de-Fonds and Besançon is 85 km. The road distance is 82.2 km.
The best way to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 2h 42m and costs €18 - €45.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon, including transfers.
La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from La Chaux-de-Fonds station.
La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Morteau station.
Yes, the driving distance between La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon is 82 km. It takes approximately 1h 13m to drive from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon.
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What companies run services between La Chaux-de-Fonds, Switzerland and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besancon Viotte via Morteau in around 2h 42m.
Train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Morteau
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Morteau
- Ave. Duration
- 24 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–21
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
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 Morteau to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Bus from Morteau to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–19
- Website
- SNCF Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from La Chaux-de-Fonds to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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