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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    4h 19m
    €67–136

  2. Drive 227.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lucerne to Besançoncar car 227.6 km
    2h 52m
    €40–58

  3. Train, bus via Basel

    1. Take the train from Luzern to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    4h 51m
    €46–71

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Luzern 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 / ...
    5h 39m
    €63–152

Lucerne to Besançon by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration4h 19mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 265.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 19m

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

You can take a train from Luzern to Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 19m.

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