Geneva to Besançon train
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Fastest train times from Geneva to Besançon
Fastest Journey
4 h 27 m
Average
4 h 58 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
117 km
Of the 5 trains that leave Geneva for Besançon every day 5 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 Geneva to Besançon
 | Distance | 72 miles (116 km) |
 | Average train duration | 4 h 27 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $50 (€45) |
 | Train frequency | 8 a day |
 | Direct train | No |
 | Train companies | SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TER or TGV inOui |
Trains from Geneva to Besançon cover the 72 miles (116 km) long trip taking on average 4 h 27 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TER or TGV inOui. Normally, there are 8 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as $50 (€45), but the average price of train tickets is $50 (€45). Travelers depart most frequently from Genève and arrive in Gare de Besançon Viotte.
Travel Tips: Trains from Geneva to Besançon
Travel between Geneva, Switzerland and Besançon, France by train is: Unrestricted.
Can I enter France from Switzerland?
International entry status: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in France from Geneva?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Besançon, France?
All travelers in France must observe these coronavirus safety measures:
- Physical distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
- Face mask: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 11/6/22. Remember to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train to Besançon from Geneva as this information can change.
Return travel from France to Switzerland is: Unrestricted.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Geneva from Besançon?
Entry into Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of France
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Switzerland from Besançon?
Requirements for reentering:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Geneva, Switzerland?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: metre (s) ( feet)
- Face mask requirement: Regional advice
Last checked on 11/6/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Geneva from Besançon.
When traveling this route, Omio customers are departing most frequently from Genève and arriving in Gare de Besançon Viotte.
You can find the most popular departure train station for this route, Genève, located approximately 1.2 miles (2 km) from the city center of Geneva. The most popular arrival train station in Besançon, called Gare de Besançon Viotte, is located around 0.5 miles (762 m) away from its city center.
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