Basel to Besançon Trains

Basel to Besançon trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Besançon takes 3h 43m and the fastest train takes 1h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 43m
Duration: 166 km
Distance: €39
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

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Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Besancon Viottetrain Ter

2h 18m

€31–52

Basel to Besançon train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Basel and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 8:46 PM which arrives into Besançon at 7:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 3h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:24 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day
11h 41m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 3:54 PM
3h • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 4:52 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
4:54 PM → 6:55 PM
2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

10:30 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 22m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 3:54 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 3:54 PM
3h • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 4:52 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
4:54 PM → 6:55 PM
2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 58m • 2 changes
12:54 PM → 3:54 PM
3h • 2 changes
2:54 PM → 4:52 PM
1h 58m • 2 changes
4:54 PM → 6:55 PM
2h 1m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
11:30 AM → 1:52 PM
2h 22m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 3:54 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
4:47 PM → 6:55 PM
2h 8m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:03 AM
1h 33m • 2 changes
9:30 AM → 11:17 AM
1h 47m • 2 changes
10:47 AM → 1:52 PM
3h 5m • 2 changes
1:30 PM → 3:54 PM
2h 24m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Basel to Besançon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Trip Overview

Train

Basel to Besançon train times

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:24 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:52 PM

12:54 PM → 3:54 PM

2:54 PM → 4:52 PM

4:54 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

10:30 AM → 1:52 PM

1:30 PM → 3:54 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:52 PM

12:54 PM → 3:54 PM

2:54 PM → 4:52 PM

4:54 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:52 PM

12:54 PM → 3:54 PM

2:54 PM → 4:52 PM

4:54 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:03 AM

11:30 AM → 1:52 PM

1:30 PM → 3:54 PM

4:47 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:03 AM

9:30 AM → 11:17 AM

10:47 AM → 1:52 PM

1:30 PM → 3:54 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Besançon, France?

Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv

Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Besancon Viotte

Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv

Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Besancon Viotte

Basel to Besançon trains

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Basel to Besançon train times

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

7:24 PM → 7:05 AMArrives next day

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:52 PM

12:54 PM → 3:54 PM

2:54 PM → 4:52 PM

4:54 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

10:30 AM → 1:52 PM

1:30 PM → 3:54 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:52 PM

12:54 PM → 3:54 PM

2:54 PM → 4:52 PM

4:54 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

10:54 AM → 1:52 PM

12:54 PM → 3:54 PM

2:54 PM → 4:52 PM

4:54 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:03 AM

11:30 AM → 1:52 PM

1:30 PM → 3:54 PM

4:47 PM → 6:55 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

7:30 AM → 9:03 AM

9:30 AM → 11:17 AM

10:47 AM → 1:52 PM

1:30 PM → 3:54 PM

Frequently asked questions

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Besançon, France?

Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv

Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Besancon Viotte

Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv

Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Besancon Viotte

Train trips from Basel

Train trips to Besançon

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7:24 PM → 7:05 AM
Arrives next day