There are 4 ways to get from Zug to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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Train
best- Take the train from Zug to Zürich HBtrain S24 / ...
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 48m€79–131Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
5h 40m€35–57Drive 242.8 km
- Drive from Zug to Besançoncar 242.8 km
3h 13m€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 44m€79–131
Zug to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zug to Besançon is to bus which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Zug to Besançon is to drive which takes 3h 13m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Zug station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Besançon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Zug to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 48m.
The distance between Zug and Besançon is 290 km. The road distance is 242.8 km.
The best way to get from Zug to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Zug to Besançon, including transfers.
Zug to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zug to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zug station.
The best way to get from Zug to Besançon is to train which takes 4h 48m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Zug, Switzerland and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Zug to Besancon Viotte via Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 4h 48m. 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 Zug to Zürich HB
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- 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)
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
- +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
Zug to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Zug to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Besançon is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 13m to drive from Zug to Besançon.
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