There are 5 ways to get from Zurich to Ornans by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 50m€74–192Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
5h 43m€27–42Drive 227.4 km
- Drive from Zurich to Ornanscar 227.4 km
2h 59m€40–58Train, line 204 bus
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Neuchâteltrain Ic5 / ...
- Take the train from Neuchâtel to Pontarliertrain Re9
- Take the bus from PEM - Gare to La Plantebus 204
5h 13m€79–228Train, line 204 bus via Bern
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
- Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
- Take the bus from PEM - Gare to La Plantebus 204
5h 19m€76–175
Zurich to Ornans by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Ornans is to bus which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Ornans is to drive which takes 2h 59m and costs €35 - €60.
No, there is no direct bus from Zurich station to Ornans. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at La Plante via PEM Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Ornans. However, there are services departing from Zürich HB and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 50m.
The distance between Zurich and Ornans is 289 km. The road distance is 227.4 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Ornans without a car is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Zurich to Ornans, including transfers.
Zurich to Ornans bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Ornans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Ornans is to train which takes 4h 50m and costs €70 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 43m.
What companies run services between Zurich, Switzerland and Ornans, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Le CAL via Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Besancon Viotte, and PEM Viotte in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon once daily. Tickets cost €21–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €45–140
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Neuchâtel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–160
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Neuchâtel to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Bern to Pontarlier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–110
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +41 58 580 70 70
- Website
- sob.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Bern
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Schedules at
- sob.ch
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM - Gare to La Plante
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM - Gare to La Plante
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Zurich to Ornans bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Zurich to Ornans train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Ornans is 227 km. It takes approximately 2h 59m to drive from Zurich to Ornans.
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