Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB train with SNCF | TGV Lyria

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The cheapest and fastest trains from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB

Showing times, prices and bookable tickets for Sep 19

Cheapest price on Sep 19

$91

Average ticket price on Sep 19

$113

Fastest journey on Sep 19

2 h 48 m

Average journey duration on Sep 19

5 h 10 m

Trains on Sep 19

18

Distance

190 km

Cheap tickets

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

The average ticket from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $91.

Fast trains

It's difficult to get from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB without transferring at least 2 times.

  • TER895800+SNCF | TGV Lyria9203+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187895009
    7:14 AM4h12
    Besançon Viotte
    11:26 AMZurich HB
    $911One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER830439+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894011
    3:14 PM5h12
    Besançon Viotte
    8:26 PMZurich HB
    $941One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894520+SNCF | TGV INOUI5516+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
    11:38 AM8h48
    Besançon Viotte
    8:26 PMZurich HB
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894528+SNCF | TGV INOUI12176+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
    1:38 PM6h48
    Besançon Viotte
    8:26 PMZurich HB
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers
  • TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894524+SNCF | TGV INOUI12176+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219
    12:33 PM7h53
    Besançon Viotte
    8:26 PMZurich HB
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers

Travel Information

Compare train and bus for Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $18 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, while a train costs an average of $102.

Distance: 118 miles (190 km)

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Train
Bus
Driving

$102

Average price

$18

Average price

Cheapest

$118

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

3h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 1m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

4h 43m

Average total duration

4h 13m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

2h 43m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

SNCF | TGV Lyria

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

Your own car or car rental

Direct Options

Direct Options

Direct Options

The cheapest way to travel from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB is a bus with an average price of $18.

This is compared to other travel options from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB:

A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB costing on average $102.

The fastest way to travel from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB is by train with an average journey time of 3h 1m.

Other travel options to Zurich HB take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 13m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Besançon Viotte and Zurich HB including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $102 compared to roughly $118 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $16. The journey takes 3h 1m versus 2h 43m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

Live departures

Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB train times

The table below shows live departures for Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB trains for tomorrow, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.

Last updated at
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
SNCF | TGV INOUI6762 · 9583+SNCF | TGV Lyria92136:37 AM Besançon Viotte
9h49
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
SNCF | TGV INOUI6762 · 9898+SNCF | TGV Lyria92136:37 AM Besançon Viotte
9h49
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
SNCF | TGV INOUI6762 · 12183+SNCF | TGV Lyria92136:37 AM Besançon Viotte
9h49
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER895800+SNCF | TGV Lyria9203+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11878950097:14 AM Besançon Viotte
4h12
11:26 AM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894508+SNCF | TGV INOUI9583+SNCF | TGV Lyria92138:08 AM Besançon Viotte
8h18
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894508+SNCF | TGV INOUI9898+SNCF | TGV Lyria92138:08 AM Besançon Viotte
8h18
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894508+SNCF | TGV INOUI12183+SNCF | TGV Lyria92138:08 AM Besançon Viotte
8h18
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894516+SNCF | TGV INOUI9583+SNCF | TGV Lyria92139:38 AM Besançon Viotte
6h48
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894516+SNCF | TGV INOUI9898+SNCF | TGV Lyria92139:38 AM Besançon Viotte
6h48
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894516+SNCF | TGV INOUI12183+SNCF | TGV Lyria92139:38 AM Besançon Viotte
6h48
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894520+SNCF | TGV INOUI12176+SNCF | TGV Lyria921911:38 AM Besançon Viotte
8h48
8:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894520+SNCF | TGV INOUI5516+SNCF | TGV Lyria921911:38 AM Besançon Viotte
8h48
8:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894524+SNCF | TGV INOUI12176+SNCF | TGV Lyria921912:33 PM Besançon Viotte
7h53
8:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894524+SNCF | TGV INOUI5516+SNCF | TGV Lyria921912:33 PM Besançon Viotte
7h53
8:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
SNCF | TGV INOUI12176+SNCF | TGV Lyria9213+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11878945281:38 PM Besançon Viotte
2h48
4:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894528+SNCF | TGV INOUI5516+SNCF | TGV Lyria92191:38 PM Besançon Viotte
6h48
8:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894528+SNCF | TGV INOUI12176+SNCF | TGV Lyria92191:38 PM Besançon Viotte
6h48
8:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers
TER830439+SNCF | TGV Lyria9219+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 11878940113:14 PM Besançon Viotte
5h12
8:26 PM Zurich HB2 transfers

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Journey information

Overview: Train from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB

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SwitzerlandSwitzerland
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Trains from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 1m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $83 but you can travel from only $17 by bus.

The earliest train runs at 14:32, the last at 17:03. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (190 km) distance in 2h 19m.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $17
Distance
118 miles (190 km)
Average train duration
3h 1m
Cheapest ticket price
$83
Trains per day
5
Fastest train
2h 19m
First train
2:32 PM
Last train
5:03 PM
Cheapest Month
Feb
Cheapest Day
Thu
High Season
Apr - Jun
Low Season
Jan - Mar
Busiest Day
Sat
Least Busy Day
Sat
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $17

Train companies: SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB trainsSNCF | TGV Lyria, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 trains will get you between Besançon Viotte and Zurich HB from $17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.

SNCF | TGV Lyria

About
TGV Lyria is a high-speed train service connecting France and Switzerland, a joint venture between SNCF (French National Railway Company) and SBB (Swiss Federal Railways). These trains operate daily, offering up to 17 return journeys between the two countries. Key destinations include Paris, Dijon, Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, and Basel, with seasonal services to Marseille, Aix-en-Provence, and Avignon. TGV Lyria offers three travel classes: Standard, Première, and Première Signature, each with varying levels of comfort and services like Wi-Fi and catering options.
Luggage & cancellation policy
Average SNCF | TGV Lyria Duration
2h 19m
Cheapest SNCF | TGV Lyria Price
$83
SNCF | TGV Lyria frequency
5 a day
Luggage included
1 piece of hand luggage and 2 pieces of luggage per person
Luggage storage
Overhead racks, luggage areas at end of carriages, between seats
Cancellation Policy
Cancellation policies vary by ticket type
Refund
Full refund if train is cancelled by operator
Amenities on board the train
Wifi
Food sold onboard
Restaurant car with full meals, at-seat service in First Class, Café-bar for snacks and drinks
Seat reservation
First Class: Included in ticket price. Second Class: Optional, additional fee
Toilets
USB plugs
Accessibility
Wheelchair spaces, accessible toilets, boarding assistance available
Pets
Small pets in carriers travel free. Large dogs require paid ticket. Guide dogs travel free
Quiet zone

TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187

Luggage & cancellation policy
Average TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 Duration
3h 18m
Cheapest TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 Price
$92
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 frequency
1 a day

FAQs: Trains from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich HB, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Train ticket prices from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB can vary. The cheapest ticket starts at $83, while the average price is around $102.
The train from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB takes 2h 19m and runs 5 per day.
The distance by train from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB is 118 miles (190 km).
The first train from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB leaves at 2:32 PM.
The last train from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB leaves at 5:03 PM.
Yes, there is a high-speed train from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB.
There is no direct train service currently available from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB.
Unfortunately, there is no night train available from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB.
The cheapest way to get from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB is by bus, with a cost of around $17.
The train journey from Besançon Viotte to Zürich HB offers scenic views, especially as it passes through the picturesque countryside of the Jura Mountains and along the shores of pristine lakes, providing a visually appealing experience.
A day trip from Besançon Viotte to Zürich HB is not feasible due to the travel duration of 2h 19m. However, there are 5 train trips available per day for this route, covering a distance of 118 miles (190 km).
Yes, you can take the train from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB.
Since both Besançon Viotte and Zurich HB are in the Schengen Area, a passport is not required for European Union (EU) or Schengen-associated country citizens. A national ID card is sufficient.
Popular day trips by train from Zurich HB include Lucerne, Interlaken, Bern, Basel, Chur.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB among Omio's users.
Items not allowed on trains typically include hazardous materials such as explosives, flammable liquids, corrosive substances, and illegal drugs. Additionally, large or bulky items that may obstruct aisles or emergency exits, as well as pets without proper carriers, may be restricted. Specific prohibited items can vary by train operator and region, so please check the rules for your particular journey.
Switzerland uses the Swiss Franc (CHF) as its currency. Travelers can use both cash and cards; however, credit and debit cards are widely accepted, especially in cities and larger establishments, making card payments convenient. Cash is still useful for small purchases, local markets, or remote areas where card acceptance may be limited.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

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Popular train stations from Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB

Most Besançon Viotte to Zurich HB trains use the Besançon Viotte to Zürich HB station pair. Use this guide to compare Besançon Viotte and Zurich HB train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.

Departure train stations in Besançon
Arrival train stations in Zurich
Besançon Viotte2 Avenue de la Paix, 25000 Besançon, France+33 892353535WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
City-centre transport

Getting to Besançon Viotte from Besançon city centre

BusL5 · 3m · every ~6 min

Besançon Viotte train station facilities and services

Besançon Viotte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.

Food and drink

Food options include: Pain Soleil, Selecta

Wi-Fi and ATMs

Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in the front of the station.

Tickets and information

The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10. Information desks are located at the south entrance to the underground level. .

Parking, taxis and toilets

Available at Besançon Viotte: Parking, Taxis, WC.

Bike and car services

Available at Besançon Viotte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.

Accessibility

Accessibility facilities are available at Besançon Viotte: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.

Shops, hotels and contact

Nearby hotels include ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare, Victor Hugo Hotel and Spa, Le Viotte King Size.

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