There are 4 ways to get from Winterthur to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 44m€69–118Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
5h 36m€25–49Drive 244.9 km
- Drive from Winterthur to Besançoncar 244.9 km
3h 8m€44–63Train 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
5h 40m€69–118
Winterthur to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Winterthur to Besançon is to bus which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Winterthur to Besançon is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Winterthur station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Besançon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Winterthur to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Winterthur and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 44m.
The distance between Winterthur and Besançon is 291 km. The road distance is 244.9 km.
The best way to get from Winterthur to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Winterthur to Besançon, including transfers.
Winterthur to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Winterthur to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Winterthur to Besançon is to train which takes 4h 44m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €25 - €50 and takes 5h 36m.
What companies run services between Winterthur, Switzerland and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Winterthur to Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–60
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Winterthur to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Winterthur to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Winterthur to Besançon is 245 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Winterthur to Besançon.
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