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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain train Ic5 / ...
    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
    5h 18m
    €74–273

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus bus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    6h 5m
    €27–44

  3. Drive 305.8 km

    1. Drive from Sankt Gallen to Besançoncar car 305.8 km
    3h 44m
    €53–77

  4. Train via Belfort

    1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Zürich HBtrain train Ic5 / ...
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Belforttrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Belfort to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    5h 43m
    €75–274

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
    2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    6h 13m
    €39–128

Sankt Gallen to Besançon by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 348 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between Sankt Gallen, Switzerland and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from St. Gallen to Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 5h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Besançon via Zurich Bus Station in around 6h 5m.

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