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

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There are 4 ways to get from Locarno to Besançon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), car, train, or bus

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    6h 58m
    €106–199

  2. Drive  371.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Locarno to Besançoncar car 371.4 km
    4h 55m
    €67–97

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Berntrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain train Re9
    3. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    7h 39m
    €134–187

  4. Train, bus via Basel

    1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain train Ir26
    2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    8h 12m
    €97–142

Locarno to Besançon by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket€106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 435.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between Locarno, Switzerland and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Locarno to Besancon Viotte via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 6h 58m.

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