Besançon to Basel Trains

Besançon to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Basel takes 2h 53m and the fastest train takes 1h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

2h 53m
Duration: 169 km
Distance: CHF 37
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Basel St. Johanntrain Ter

2h 18m

CHF 29–46

Besançon to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Besançon and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Basel at 5:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 2h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:08 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day
7h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:45 AM
3h 8m • 2 changes
9:38 AM → 12:45 PM
3h 7m • 2 changes
11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Basel? 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

Besançon to Basel train times

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:33 PM → 2:45 PM

1:38 PM → 4:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:33 PM → 2:45 PM

1:38 PM → 4:15 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:33 PM → 2:45 PM

1:38 PM → 4:15 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:33 PM → 2:45 PM

1:38 PM → 4:15 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:08 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:45 AM

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:33 PM → 2:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Ville

Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Ville

Train from Mulhouse Ville to Basel St. Johann

Train from Besancon Viotte to Belfort

Train from Belfort to Mulhouse Ville

Besançon to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

Train

Besançon to Basel train times

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:33 PM → 2:45 PM

1:38 PM → 4:15 PM

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:33 PM → 2:45 PM

1:38 PM → 4:15 PM

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:33 PM → 2:45 PM

1:38 PM → 4:15 PM

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:33 PM → 2:45 PM

1:38 PM → 4:15 PM

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

10:08 PM → 5:15 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

6:37 AM → 9:45 AM

9:38 AM → 12:45 PM

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM

12:33 PM → 2:45 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Ville

Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Mulhouse Ville

Train from Mulhouse Ville to Basel St. Johann

Train from Besancon Viotte to Belfort

Train from Belfort to Mulhouse Ville

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Train trips from Besançon

Train trips to Basel

Alternative transport options

10:08 PM → 5:15 AM
Arrives next day