There are 3 ways to get from Rheinfelden 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
best- Take the train from Rheinfelden to Basel SBBtrain S1 / ...
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
3h 41m€36–66Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
4h 10m€16–28Drive 158.7 km
- Drive from Rheinfelden to Besançoncar 158.7 km
2h 15m€29–42
Rheinfelden to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rheinfelden to Besançon is to bus which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Rheinfelden to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs €28 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Rheinfelden to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Besançon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Rheinfelden to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Rheinfelden and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Rheinfelden and Besançon is 190 km. The road distance is 158.7 km.
The best way to get from Rheinfelden to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €35 - €70.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Rheinfelden to Besançon, including transfers.
Rheinfelden to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.
Rheinfelden to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Rheinfelden station.
The best way to get from Rheinfelden to Besançon is to train which takes 3h 41m and costs €35 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €16 - €29 and takes 4h 10m.
What companies run services between Rheinfelden, Switzerland and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Rheinfelden to Besancon Viotte via Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 3h 41m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Basel SBB to Besançon once daily. Tickets cost €13–21 and the journey takes 2h 50m.
Train from Rheinfelden to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
Train from Rheinfelden to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
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- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- SBB GmbH
Train from Rheinfelden to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €3–5
- Schedules at
- SBB GmbH
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Basel SBB to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- Flixbus
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Rheinfelden to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Rheinfelden to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Basel SBB station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rheinfelden to Besançon is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Rheinfelden to Besançon.
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