There are 3 ways to get from Swiss Border Guard to Besançon by train, bus, car, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
- Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
3h 47m€45–62Drive 145.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Swiss Border Guard to Besançoncar 145.7 km
2h 5m€26–38Train
- Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 18m€69–111
Swiss Border Guard to Besançon by foot, train, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Swiss Border Guard to Besançon is to drive which costs €25 - €40 and takes 2h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Swiss Border Guard to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 5m and costs €25 - €40.
No, there is no direct train from Swiss Border Guard to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
The distance between Swiss Border Guard and Besançon is 157 km. The road distance is 145.7 km.
The best way to get from Swiss Border Guard to Besançon without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 47m and costs €45 - €65.
It takes approximately 3h 47m to get from Swiss Border Guard to Besançon, including transfers.
Swiss Border Guard to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Swiss Border Guard to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Swiss Border Guard to Besançon is 146 km. It takes approximately 2h 5m to drive from Swiss Border Guard to Besançon.
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What companies run services between Swiss Border Guard, Switzerland and Besançon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Swiss Border Guard to Besancon Viotte via Bern, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 18m.
Train from Bern to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Bern to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
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