There are 3 ways to get from Besançon to Le Locle by train, bus or car
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, entry into Switzerland is currently allowed from France.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 2 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Le Locle is 0041 58 463 00 00.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Le Locle is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Le Locle is 2 metres.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 0041 58 463 00 00.
No, but conditions apply when returning to France from Switzerland.
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Last updated: 13 Jan 2021
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Le Locle is to drive which costs 8€ - 12€ and takes 1h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Le Locle is to drive which costs 8€ - 12€ and takes 1h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Le Locle. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Besançon and Le Locle is 59 km. The road distance is 76.8 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Le Locle without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs 11€ - 27€.
The train from Besancon Viotte to Le Locle takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs three times a day.
Besançon to Le Locle train services, operated by SNCF, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
The best way to get from Besançon to Le Locle is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs 11€ - 27€. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 8€ - 22€ and takes 2h 27m.
Besançon to Le Locle train services, operated by SNCF, arrive at Le Locle station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Le Locle is 77 km. It takes approximately 1h 5m to drive from Besançon to Le Locle.
- Distance: 59 km
- Duration: 1h 50m
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Le Locle, Switzerland?
SNCF operates a train from Besancon Viotte to Le Locle 3 times a day. Tickets cost SFr 12 - SFr 29 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, Swiss PostAuto operates a bus from Besançon-Viotte to Morteau twice daily. Tickets cost SFr 6 - SFr 9 and the journey takes 1h 15m.
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Besancon Viotte to Le Locle
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 12 - SFr 29
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- SFr 12 - SFr 17
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 20 - SFr 29
- info@postauto.ch
- Website
- postauto.ch
Bus from Besançon-Viotte to Morteau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 9
- Website
- Swiss PostAuto
- Schedules at
- fahrplan.sbb.ch
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