There are 4 ways to get from Switzerland to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 27m€67–110Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
5h 13m€23–36Drive 225 km
- Drive from Zurich to Besançoncar 225 km
2h 58m€48–69Train via Belfort
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Belforttrain Ter
- Take the train from Belfort to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
4h 51m€68–110
Switzerland to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Switzerland to Besançon is to bus which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Switzerland to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €45 - €70.
No, there is no direct bus from Switzerland station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Besançon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Switzerland to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Zürich Stadelhofen and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 27m.
The distance between Switzerland and Besançon is 263 km. The road distance is 225 km.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Switzerland to Besançon, including transfers.
Switzerland to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Switzerland to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Switzerland to Besançon is to train which takes 4h 27m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €22 - €40 and takes 5h 13m.
What companies run services between Switzerland and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Zürich Stadelhofen to Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 27m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon once daily. Tickets cost €22–35 and the journey takes 4h 10m.
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Belfort to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Switzerland to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Switzerland to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Switzerland to Besançon is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Switzerland to Besançon.
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