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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lugano to Besançon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lugano 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 18m
    €101–186

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lugano to Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB)bus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    7h 40m
    €32–52

  3. Drive  393.8 km

    1. Drive from Lugano to Besançoncar car 393.8 km
    4h 39m
    €71–103

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain train Ic21 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    6h 43m
    €33–129

  5. Train, bus via Biasca

    1. Take the train from Lugano to Biascatrain train S10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Biasca to Basel SBBtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus bus
    9h 13m
    €87–136

Lugano to Besançon by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration6h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€101Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Besancon Viotte via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 6h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lugano to Besançon via Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and Basel SBB in around 7h 40m.

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