The average train between Besançon and Brig takes 6h 36m and the fastest train takes 4h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Brig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Besançon and Brig. The earliest departure is at 4:52 AM at night, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Brig at 8:13 AM. All services require a transfer at La Chaux-de-Fonds and take an average of 6h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Brig? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Brig. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Brig station via La Chaux-De-Fonds. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
Besançon to Brig train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Brig train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Brig station.
Book your Besançon to Brig train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), BLS AG and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Besançon and Brig is 182.3 km. The road distance is 261 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Brig via La Chaux-de-Fonds and Bern in around 5h 14m.