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

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sion to Lausannetrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Frasne to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    5h 39m
    €65–130

  2. Drive  215.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sion to Besançoncar car 215.7 km
    2h 32m
    €39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sion to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N1157
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus bus 720 / ...
    10h 55m
    €47–75

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sion to Lausannetrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    6h 19m
    €66–124

Sion to Besançon by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration5h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 247.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 39m

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

You can take a train from Sion to Besancon Viotte via Lausanne, Frasne, and Mouchard in around 5h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to Besançon via Lyon in around 10h 55m.

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