There are 4 ways to get from Cochem to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Strasbourg
best- Take the train from Cochem Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbftrain Re1
- Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 55m€86–151Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cochem Bahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhofbus Re1
- Take the bus from Trier central train station to Strasbourgbus 011
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Besançonbus 720
11h 38m€54–90Drive 433.3 km
- Drive from Cochem to Besançoncar 433.3 km
4h 56m€70–100Train
- Take the train from Cochem Bahnhof to Pfalzel, Hafenstraßetrain
- Take the train from Trier, Hafenstrasse to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Rb
- Take the train from Thionville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
9h 42m€99–177
Cochem to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cochem to Besançon is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Cochem to Besançon is to drive which takes 4h 56m and costs €65 - €100.
No, there is no direct bus from Cochem to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Cochem Bahnhof and arriving at Besançon via Trier central train station and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Cochem to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Cochem Bahnhof and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.
The distance between Cochem and Besançon is 513 km. The road distance is 433.3 km.
The best way to get from Cochem to Besançon without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 55m and costs €85 - €160.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Cochem to Besançon, including transfers.
Cochem to Besançon bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, depart from Cochem Bahnhof station.
Cochem to Besançon train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Cochem Bahnhof station.
The best way to get from Cochem to Besançon is to train via Strasbourg which takes 7h 55m and costs €85 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Cochem, Germany and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Cochem Bahnhof to Besancon Viotte via Saarbruecken Hbf, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 7h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cochem Bahnhof to Besançon via Trier, Hauptbahnhof, Trier central train station, and Strasbourg in around 11h 38m.
- Phone
- +49 621 830 1200
- Website
- Süwex
Train from Cochem Bahnhof to Saarbrücken Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Schedules at
- Süwex
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Thionville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €80–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
Train from Cochem Bahnhof to Pfalzel, Hafenstraße
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–45
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
Train from Trier, Hafenstrasse to Luxembourg, Gare Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–10
- Website
- Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
- Phone
- +49 6131 4975 022
- kundenservice@dbregiobus-sw.de
- Website
- dbregiobus-mitte.de
Bus from Cochem Bahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €20–28
- Schedules at
- dbregiobus-mitte.de
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Trier central train station to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Strasbourg to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €17–29
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Cochem to Besançon bus services, operated by ORN Omnibusverkehr Rhein-Nahe GmbH, arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Cochem to Besançon train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cochem to Besançon is 433 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Cochem to Besançon.
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