What is the cheapest way to get from Locarno to Besançon?

The cheapest way to get from Locarno to Besançon is to drive which costs €65 - €100 and takes 4h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Locarno to Besançon?

The fastest way to get from Locarno to Besançon is to drive which takes 4h 55m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct train between Locarno and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Locarno to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Locarno and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Bellinzona, Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 42m.

How far is it from Locarno to Besançon?

The distance between Locarno and Besançon is 435 km. The road distance is 371.4 km.

How do I travel from Locarno to Besançon without a car?

The best way to get from Locarno to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 6h 42m and costs €100 - €210.

How long does it take to get from Locarno to Besançon?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Locarno to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Locarno to Besançon train from?

Locarno to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Bellinzona station.

Where does the Locarno to Besançon train arrive?

Locarno to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Locarno to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Locarno to Besançon is 371 km. It takes approximately 4h 55m to drive from Locarno to Besançon.

How do I get a train ticket from Locarno to Besançon?

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Where can I stay near Besançon?

There are 508+ hotels available in Besançon.

Locarno to Besançon - 4 ways to travel via train, car, and 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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Train
best
1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
6h 42m
€106–205
Drive 371.4 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Locarno to Besançoncar 371.4 km
4h 55m
€67–96
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Locarno to Berntrain Ic
2. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
3. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
7h 39m
€135–198
Train, bus via Basel
1. Take the train from Locarno to Basel SBBtrain Ir26
2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
8h 12m
€94–138

Locarno to Besançon by train

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6h 42mAverage Duration

€106Cheapest Price

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Distance: 435.5 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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 42m.

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