Besançon to Basel Trains

Besançon to Basel trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Besançon and Basel takes 3h 27m 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.

3h 27m
Duration: 169 km
Distance: CHF 37
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

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 26–46

Besançon to Basel train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Besançon and Basel. The earliest departure is at 11:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 10:08 PM which arrives into Basel at 6:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 3h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:03 PM → 8:45 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
10:08 PM → 6:15 AM
Arrives next day
8h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:03 PM → 8:45 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:03 PM → 8:45 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:03 PM → 8:45 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
12:33 PM → 2:45 PM
2h 12m • 2 changes
2:15 PM → 4:45 PM
2h 30m • 2 changes
8:38 PM → 8:15 AM
Arrives next day
12h 37m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 3:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 8:15 PM
2h 40m • 2 changes
10:08 PM → 6:15 AM
Arrives next day
8h 7m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

11:38 AM → 1:45 PM
2h 7m • 2 changes
1:38 PM → 4:15 PM
2h 37m • 2 changes
5:35 PM → 7:45 PM
2h 10m • 2 changes
7:03 PM → 8:45 PM
1h 42m • 2 changes

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