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Taking the train from Zürich to Besançon in 2 hours 48 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Zürich to Besançon? We've got you covered.
It usually takes around 5 hours 2 minutes to travel the 190 km from Zürich to Besançon by train, although you can get there in as little as 2 hours 48 minutes on the fastest services. You'll normally find around 27 trains per day running on this route. You'll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line. You can travel on this route with either SNCF or SBB trains. Both train companies run modern comfortable services with plenty of room for luggage.
Train tickets from Zürich to Besançon start from $27.39 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Besançon? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train schedule below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Zürich to Besançon by train
It takes an average of 5h 2m to travel from Zürich to Besançon by train, over a distance of around 118 miles (190 km). There are normally 27 trains per day traveling from Zürich to Besançon and tickets for this journey start from $27.39 when you book in advance.
| First train | 12:08 am | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 11:02 pm | |
| Departure station | Zürich | |
| Arrival station | Besançon | |
| Journey time | From 2h 48m | |
| Distance | 118 miles (190 km) | |
| Frequency | 27 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From $27.39 | |
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SBB and SNCF trains from Zürich to Besançon
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The Swiss rail network is operated by SBB. SBB train ticket prices are based on travel and not on the type of trains. You will find available return tickets (standard price, one way or round trip), Multiple journey tickets (for six individual trips on a pre-determined itinerary) and the City-Ticket (including a one-day transportation pass from the city of departure or arrival).
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SNCF is the national train operator of France. It operates all domestic trains and routes across France, as well as international services to Spain and Germany. There are three different types of domestic trains that operate under the SNCF banner – TGV (high-speed, full-service trains that connect the major cities in France), Intercités (usually a more frequent stopping service, but with all the amenities), and TER (regional train services with basic onboard facilities).
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How do I find cheap train tickets from Zürich to Besançon?
If you’re planning a trip to Europe soon, our Trainline team of experts have put together some tips to help you find cheap tickets. Booking on the day in Europe is usually more expensive and costs can vary depending on the time of day, route or travel class.
1. Book in advance
2. Be flexible with your travel times
3. Buy a rail pass
4. Choose a slower or connecting train
5. Look out for train ticket sales and deals
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.
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