Besançon to Basel train

Cheap train tickets from Besançon to Basel

Showing times and prices for May 30

Cheapest

29

Average

30

The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Besançon to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

Cheapest
06:14AM2h31
Besançon-Viotte station
08:45AMBasel St. Johann
291One-way
2 transfers
2nd Cheapest
08:14AM2h54
Besançon-Viotte station
11:08AMBasel SBB
301One-way
2 transfers
2nd Cheapest
10:14AM2h54
Besançon-Viotte station
01:08PMBasel SBB
301One-way
2 transfers
2nd Cheapest
05:32AM2h36
Besançon-Viotte station
08:08AMBasel SBB
301One-way
2 transfers
2nd Cheapest
03:14PM2h54
Besançon-Viotte station
06:08PMBasel SBB
301One-way
2 transfers

Train schedule from Besançon to Basel

Showing trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, May 30
05:32AM2h36
Besançon-Viotte station
08:08AMBasel SBB
2 transfers
06:14AM2h31
Besançon-Viotte station
08:45AMBasel St. Johann
2 transfers
06:32AM2h36
Besançon-Viotte station
09:08AMBasel SBB
2 transfers
08:07AM2h01
Besançon-Viotte station
10:08AMBasel SBB
2 transfers
08:14AM2h54
Besançon-Viotte station
11:08AMBasel SBB
2 transfers
10:11AM1h57
Besançon-Viotte station
12:08PMBasel SBB
2 transfers
10:14AM2h54
Besançon-Viotte station
01:08PMBasel SBB
2 transfers
10:56AM2h30
Besançon-Viotte station
01:26PMBasel SBB
1 transfer
12:18PM2h27
Besançon-Viotte station
02:45PMBasel St. Johann
2 transfers
12:56PM2h30
Besançon-Viotte station
03:26PMBasel SBB
1 transfer
01:38PM2h30
Besançon-Viotte station
04:08PMBasel SBB
2 transfers
03:14PM2h54
Besançon-Viotte station
06:08PMBasel SBB
2 transfers
04:14PM2h24
Besançon-Viotte station
06:38PMBasel SBB
2 transfers
04:32PM2h36
Besançon-Viotte station
07:08PMBasel SBB
2 transfers
05:35PM2h05
Besançon-Viotte station
07:40PMBasel SBB
2 transfers
06:56PM2h30
Besançon-Viotte station
09:26PMBasel SBB
1 transfer
07:05PM1h40
Besançon-Viotte station
08:45PMBasel St. Johann
2 transfers
07:37PM2h01
Besançon-Viotte station
09:38PMBasel SBB
2 transfers
08:25PM2h13
Besançon-Viotte station
10:38PMBasel SBB
2 transfers

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Fastest train times from Besançon to Basel

Showing times and prices for May 30

Fastest Journey

1 h 40 m

Average

1 h 56 m

Trains per day

5

Distance

122 km

It's difficult to get from Besançon to Basel without transferring at least 2 times.

Fastest
07:05PM1h40
Besançon-Viotte station
08:45PMBasel St. Johann
401One-way
2 transfers
2nd Fastest
10:11AM1h57
Besançon-Viotte station
12:08PMBasel SBB
401One-way
2 transfers
07:37PM2h01
Besançon-Viotte station
09:38PMBasel SBB
401One-way
2 transfers
08:07AM2h01
Besançon-Viotte station
10:08AMBasel SBB
401One-way
2 transfers
05:35PM2h05
Besançon-Viotte station
07:40PMBasel SBB
401One-way
2 transfers

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Overview: Train from Besançon to Basel

distanceDistance75 miles (121 km)
durationAverage train duration2 h 31 min
priceAverage train ticket price$30 (€27)
frequencyTrain frequency7 a day
changesDirect trainNo
carriersTrain companiesSNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV or SNCF

Trains from Besançon to Basel cover the 75 miles (121 km) long journey taking on average 2 h 31 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV or SNCF. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this trip for as low as $25 (€22), but the average price of train tickets is $30 (€27). Travelers depart most frequently from Gare de Besançon Viotte and arrive in Basel SBB.

Train companies: SNCF (3) from Besançon to Basel trains

You can travel by train between Besançon and Basel with SNCF (3) for as low as $25 (€22). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.

SNCF (3)

Say "oui" to SNCF, France's national train company, when traveling to Basel from Besançon! SNCF trains make it easy to go all over France as well as to countries like Spain and Germany. The company offers a wide range of fares, including the cheap Prem tickets, standard tickets called Loisir and Pro tickets for greater flexibility. SNCF also offers discount cards that you can apply on Omio, such as the Youth and Senior Card.

As an official travel partner of SNCF, Omio shows you the best deals available for the 75 miles (121 km) long route from Besançon to Basel. Easily in just a few steps, you can check the latest SNCF train times and tickets available for the route, then book your cheap Besançon to Basel train with us.

The trains that are part of the SNCF network include its high-speed TGV trains, the classic Intercité and the regional TER trains. On the ultramodern TGV trains that serve the major long-distance routes and the Channel Tunnel, you will find amenities onboard such as a bar and restaurant, air-conditioned train cars, free WiFi, and some other onsite services.

SNCF (3) from Besançon to Basel train information:

  • Average Duration: 2 h 35 min
  • SNCF (3) frequency: 7 a day

FAQs: Trains from Besançon to Basel

FAQs: Travel by train from Besançon to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Besançon to Basel.
FAQs

Travel between Besançon, France and Basel, Switzerland by train is: Unrestricted.

What is the status of international entry into Switzerland from France?

International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France

Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Besançon?

Conditions of entry:

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Basel, Switzerland?

When traveling in Switzerland, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:

  • Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask requirement: Regional advice

The information above was last checked on 5/25/23. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your train between Besançon and Basel before traveling.

The current restriction level for your return trip by train from Basel to Besançon is: Unrestricted

Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to France from Switzerland?

Reentry to France is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland

Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Basel?

What are the requirements?

  • There are no current restrictions

What are the safety rules to follow in Besançon, France?

The government of France has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:

  • Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
  • Face mask: Recommended

Last checked on 5/25/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your train to Besançon from Basel here.

Omio customers have found the cheapest trains from Besançon to Basel to cost as little as $25 (€22)  in the next 7 days.
The train price from Besançon to Basel is on average $30 (€27)  if you are looking to purchase your tickets for this route in the next 7 days.
You should expect to travel around 75 miles (121 km)  to Basel from Besançon by train.
While the time it takes to travel 75 miles (121 km) between Besançon and Basel can vary based on specific dates, weekends, and holidays, the Besançon to Basel train journey time is on average 2 h 31 min.

When taking a train from Besançon, you have a couple of train stations you can depart from including Gare de Besançon Viotte, Besançon-Mouillère and Besancon. When you arrive in Basel, your train can arrive in train stations including Basel SBB, Basel Bad Bhf and Basel, Birmannsgasse.

Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Gare de Besançon Viotte   to Basel SBB.

Passengers board the train most frequently from Gare de Besançon Viotte, which is located around 0.5 miles (763 m) away from the city center, and they get off the train at Basel SBB, located 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city center.

For the trip from Besançon to Basel you can take a train with SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV or SNCF. Be sure to check out all possible train providers that offer services between Besançon and Basel on Omio to compare what amenities they may have.
The average number of trains departing Besançon for Basel is 7 a day. The train schedules and services may vary between weekdays and weekends.
You can take the earliest train from Besançon to Basel at 4: 32 AM   or take the last train from Besançon to Basel leaving at 7: 46 PM. Look for the latest Besançon to Basel train schedules on Omio and book the best time to take the train for this journey.
You can find trains from Besançon to Basel to cost on average $30 (€27) one way if you book within the next 7 days. But we recommend buying train tickets in advance to score the best deals and save money on your journey. You’ll see tickets for the Besançon to Basel train generally on sale a few months before the planned travel date.

Important Stations and Airports for this connection

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Gare de Besançon Viotte is the most popular Besançon railway station for Omio travelers, but it's not the only one. Read all the information you need to know about the main train stations in Besançon for your trip to Basel.
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Public transit options for Gare de Besançon Viotte
Tram lines: T2
Bus lines: L3, L5, 8, T2
Train lines: TGV, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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