There are 4 ways to get from Zurich to Besançon 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
3h 21m€60–96Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
4h 5m€20–35Drive 225 km
- Drive from Zurich to Besançoncar 225 km
2h 58m€41–59Train via Belfort
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Belforttrain Ter
- Take the train from Belfort to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
3h 48m€61–95
Zurich to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Besançon is to bus which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Zurich to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 58m and costs €40 - €60.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Besançon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Besançon. 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 3h 21m.
The distance between Zurich and Besançon is 261 km. The road distance is 225 km.
The best way to get from Zurich to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €55 - €100.
It takes approximately 3h 21m to get from Zurich to Besançon, including transfers.
Zurich to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
Zurich to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.
The best way to get from Zurich to Besançon is to train which takes 3h 21m and costs €55 - €100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €35 and takes 4h 5m.
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 21m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon once daily. Tickets cost €20–35 and the journey takes 4h 5m.
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–55
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- 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
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Belfort to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Zurich to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Zurich to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Besançon is 225 km. It takes approximately 2h 58m to drive from Zurich to Besançon.
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