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How to get fromZermatt to Besançonby train (Trenitalia, TGV), train, or 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. Train

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    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train R41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Visp to Basel SBBtrain train Ic6 / ...
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    7h 8m
    €72–330

  2. Train, bus via Bern

    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train R41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Visp to Berntrain train Ic8 / ...
    3. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain train Re9
    4. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    7h 14m
    €95–260

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Zermatt to Visptrain train R41 / ...
    2. Take the train from Visp to Lausannetrain train Ec / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lausanne to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus bus
    4. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    7h 31m
    €79–214

Zermatt to Besançon by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket€72Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 8m

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 8m.

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