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

The cheapest way to get from Thun to Besançon is to bus which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Thun to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs €30 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Thun and Besançon?

No, there is no direct bus from Thun to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bern, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Besançon via Bern and Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Thun and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Thun to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Thun and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.

How far is it from Thun to Besançon?

The distance between Thun and Besançon is 304 km. The road distance is 175.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Thun to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Thun to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Thun to Besançon bus from?

Thun to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Bern station.

Where do I catch the Thun to Besançon train from?

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

Train or bus from Thun to Besançon?

The best way to get from Thun to Besançon is to train which takes 4h 38m and costs €45 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €45 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Thun to Besançon bus arrive?

Thun to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Mulhouse station.

Where does the Thun to Besançon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Thun to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Thun to Besançon is 175 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Thun to Besançon.

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

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Where can I stay near Besançon?

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Thun to Besançon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 590 bus

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Thun to Basel SBBtrain Ic61 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 38m
€47–138
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Mulhousebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Besançonbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
6h 41m
€26–45
Drive 175.1 km
1. Drive from Thun to Besançoncar 175.1 km
2h 27m
€32–45
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
2. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
5h 1m
€50–69
Train, line 590 bus, bus
1. Take the train from Thun to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain S1
2. Take the train from Fribourg/Freiburg to Neuchâteltrain S20 / ...
3. Take the bus from Couvet, gare to Pontarlier, garebus 590
4. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
7h 32m

Thun to Besançon by train

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Distance: 304.5 km
Duration: 4h 38m

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

You can take a train from Thun to Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Thun to Besançon via Bern, Bern, Hauptbahnhof, Bern, Neufeld P+R, Bern, and Mulhouse in around 6h 41m.

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