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

The cheapest way to get from Montreux to Besançon is to drive which costs €26 - €40 and takes 2h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Montreux to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 3m and costs €26 - €40.

Is there a direct bus between Montreux and Besançon?

No, there is no direct bus from Montreux to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Lausanne, gare and arriving at PEM Viotte via Lausanne and PEM Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

Is there a direct train between Montreux and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Montreux to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Montreux and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Lausanne, Frasne and Mouchard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.

How far is it from Montreux to Besançon?

The distance between Montreux and Besançon is 180 km. The road distance is 151.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Montreux to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €45 - €160.

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

It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Montreux to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Montreux to Besançon bus from?

Montreux to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lausanne station.

Where do I catch the Montreux to Besançon train from?

Montreux to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Lausanne station.

Train or bus from Montreux to Besançon?

The best way to get from Montreux to Besançon is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €45 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €85 and takes 4h 53m.

Where does the Montreux to Besançon bus arrive?

Montreux to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Pontarlier - Bus station.

Where does the Montreux to Besançon train arrive?

Montreux to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Frasne station.

Can I drive from Montreux to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Montreux to Besançon is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 3m to drive from Montreux to Besançon.

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

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Montreux to Besançon - 3 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 3 ways to get from Montreux to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frasne to Mouchardtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
4h 53m
€47–158
Drive 151.9 km
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1. Drive from Montreux to Besançoncar 151.9 km
2h 3m
€27–38
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lausanne to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
4h 53m
€32–84

Montreux to Besançon by train

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Distance: 180.1 km
Duration: 4h 53m

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

You can take a train from Montreux to Besancon Viotte via Lausanne, Frasne, and Mouchard in around 4h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Montreux to PEM Viotte via Lausanne, Lausanne, gare, Lausanne, and PEM Gare in around 4h 53m.

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