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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Zurich to Besançon

Composite routes from Zurich to Besançon

Cheapest
2 h 33 min
Car
254 km.
from $13

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$31.52

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$39.13

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$46.74–$86.96

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.18

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Zurich to Besançon?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Besançon is to bus which costs $21.74 - $31.52 and takes 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Zurich to Besançon?

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 33m and costs $50 - $76.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Besançon?

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.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Besançon?

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 4h 8m.

How far is it from Zurich to Besançon?

The distance between Zurich and Besançon is 254 km. The road distance is 254.1 km.

How do I travel from Zurich to Besançon without a car?

The best way to get from Zurich to Besançon without a car is to bus which takes 4h and costs $21.74 - $31.52 .

How long does it take to get from Zurich to Besançon?

The bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançon takes 4h including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Besançon bus from?

Zurich to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Besançon train from?

Zurich to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Zürich HB station.

Train or bus from Zurich to Besançon?

The best way to get from Zurich to Besançon is to bus which takes 4h and costs $21.74 - $31.52 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $52.17 - $184.78 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Zurich to Besançon bus arrive?

Zurich to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.

What is the time difference between Zurich and Besançon?

It is currently 13:56 at both, Zurich and Besançon.

Where does the Zurich to Besançon train arrive?

Zurich to Besançon train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Mulhouse station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Besançon is 254 km. It takes approximately 2h 33m to drive from Zurich to Besançon.

How do I get a train ticket from Zurich to Besançon?

Book your Zurich to Besançon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Zurich to Besançon?

Book your Zurich to Besançon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Besançon?

There are 401+ hotels available in Besançon. Prices start at $41.09 per night.
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