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

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There are 12 ways to get from Linz to Besançon by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Munich

    best
    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train train Rjx
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    10h 48m
    €141–310

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Mulhousebus bus FlixBus N191
    2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N1720 / ...
    14h 15m
    €62–96

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Linz Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train Drf
    2. Take the bus from München, ZOB to Basel, Bahnhofbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus bus
    13h 34m
    €115–158

  4. Drive  732.3 km

    1. Drive from Linz to Besançoncar car 732.3 km
    8h 15m
    €122–176

  5. Fly Linz Airport to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Basel (BSL)plane plane LNZ - BSL
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    10h 2m
    €174–388

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Belforttrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Belfort to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    12h 52m
    €150–235

  7. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Basel (BSL)plane plane MUC - BSL
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    8h 53m
    €173–462

  8. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane plane VIE - BSL
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    8h 32m
    €127–362

  9. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane MUC - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    9h 53m
    €190–466

  10. Fly Linz Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane LNZ - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train
    4. Take the train from Frasne to Mouchardtrain train
    5. Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain train
    11h 56m
    €184–485

  11. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane VIE - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    4. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train
    5. Take the train from Frasne to Mouchardtrain train
    6. Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain train
    11h 1m
    €167–399

  12. Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain train
    2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane MUC - GVA
    3. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    4. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train
    5. Take the train from Frasne to Mouchardtrain train
    6. Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain train
    12h 32m
    €203–459

Linz to Besançon by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration10h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket€141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 908.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Linz/Donau Hbf to Besancon Viotte via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Linz Industriezeile to Besançon via Mulhouse in around 14h 15m.

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