Besançon to Zurich train
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Train schedule from Besançon to Zurich
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Fastest train times from Besançon to Zurich
Fastest Journey
3 h 54 m
Average
4 h 12 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
191 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Besançon for Zurich every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Besançon to Zurich
 | Distance | 118 miles (191 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 25 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $93 (€84) |
 | Train frequency | 3 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train providers | SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TER, TGV inOui or SNCF |
Trains from Besançon to Zurich cover the 118 miles (191 km) long journey taking on average 4 h 25 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TER, TGV inOui or SNCF. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this journey costs around $93 (€84), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $93 (€84). Travelers depart most frequently from Gare de Besançon Viotte and arrive in Zürich HB.
Train providers: SNCF (3) from Besançon to Zurich trains
SNCF (3) trains will get you from Besançon to Zurich from $93 (€84). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Say "oui" to SNCF, France's national train company, when traveling to Zurich 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.
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SNCF offers different types of trains on its routes, such as the TGV high-speed train, the classic Intercité and the TER, SNCF's regional train. On the state-of-the-art TGV trains that serve the major long-distance routes and the Channel Tunnel, you will find a bar, air-conditioned train cars with free WiFi and some onsite services in addition to the onboard restaurant.
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Besançon to Zurich train information with SNCF (3):
- Average Duration: 5 h 28 min
- SNCF (3) frequency: 3 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Besançon to Zurich
Travel by train between Besançon, France and Zurich, Switzerland is: Fully open.
Is international entry into Zurich from Besançon restricted?
International entry is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Besançon?
Entry Requirements:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Zurich, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance required: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask required: Regional advice
The above information was last checked on 6/25/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train between Besançon and Zurich closer to your date of departure here
Return travel from Switzerland to France is: Partially open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Besançon from Zurich?
Entry into France is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Zurich?
Requirements for reentering:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 72 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 48 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 6 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
- Health declaration required
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 requirement: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
Last checked on 6/28/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Besançon from Zurich.
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 Zurich, your train can arrive in train stations including Zürich HB, Zürich Stadelhofen and Zürich Oerlikon.
Omio customers traveling this route book their trains from Gare de Besançon Viotte to Zürich HB.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this journey, Gare de Besançon Viotte, located approximately 0.5 miles (762 m) from the city center of Besançon. The most popular arrival train station in Zurich, called Zürich HB, is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from its city center.
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Bus lines: L3, L5, 8, T2
Train lines: TGV, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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