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

The cheapest way to get from Zermatt to Besançon is to train and bus which costs €75 - €160 and takes 7h 31m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zermatt to Besançon is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €70 - €210.

Is there a direct train between Zermatt and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Zermatt to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Zermatt and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Visp, Basel SBB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 4m.

How far is it from Zermatt to Besançon?

The distance between Zermatt and Besançon is 402 km.

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

The best way to get from Zermatt to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 7h 4m and costs €70 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 7h 4m to get from Zermatt to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zermatt to Besançon train from?

Zermatt to Besançon train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Zermatt station.

Where does the Zermatt to Besançon train arrive?

Zermatt to Besançon train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Visp station.

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

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Where can I stay near Besançon?

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Zermatt to Besançon - 3 ways to travel via train, and bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Zermatt to Besançon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, or bus

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1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain Ic6 / ...
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 4m
€73–201
Train, bus via Bern
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain Ic8 / ...
3. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
4. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
7h 14m
€95–155
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain R41 / ...
2. Take the train from Visp to Lausannetrain Ec / ...
3. Take the bus from Lausanne to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus
4. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
7h 31m
€78–152

Zermatt to Besançon by train

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7h 4mAverage Duration

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Distance: 402.1 km
Duration: 7h 4m

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

You can take a train from Zermatt to Besancon Viotte via Visp, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 7h 4m.

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