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How to get fromZurich to Besançonby train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    3h 18m
    €67–183

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    4h 5m
    €22–40

  3. Drive 225 km

    1. Drive from Zurich to Besançoncar car 225 km
    2h 58m
    €40–57

  4. Train via Belfort

    1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Belforttrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Belfort to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    3h 43m
    €68–184

Zurich to Besançon by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration3h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 261.2 km
  • Duration: 3h 18m

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

You can take a train from Zürich HB to Besancon Viotte via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 3h 18m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon once daily. Tickets cost €22–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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