The cheapest and fastest trains from Basel to Besançon
Cheapest price
€36
Average price
€50
Fastest journey
1 h 44 m
Average duration
2 h 2 m
Trains per day
53
Distance
122 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Basel to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Basel to Besançon will cost around €50 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €36.
It's difficult to get from Basel to Besançon without transferring at least 2 times.
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Compare bus and train for Basel to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Basel to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 48m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €10, and a train costs an average of €18.
Distance: 122 km
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€36 Average price | €19 Average price Cheapest |
2h 18m Average total duration Fastest 1h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 47m Average total duration 2h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Basel to Besançon train times
The table below shows live departures for Basel to Besançon trains for tomorrow, Saturday, December 13. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
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96206 · 830448 · 895853 | On time 5:21 AM Basel SBB | 2h25 | 7:46 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96206+ 6702+ 894522 | On time 5:21 AM Basel SBB | 6h05 | 11:26 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96206+ 6702+ 894510 | On time 5:21 AM Basel SBB | 2h44 | 8:05 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96206+ 6702+ 894518 | On time 5:21 AM Basel SBB | 4h57 | 10:18 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96104+ 6704+ 894526 | On time 6:08 AM Basel SBB | 6h44 | 12:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96104+ 9877+ 894518 | On time 6:08 AM Basel SBB | 4h10 | 10:18 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96104+ 6704+ 894530 | On time 6:08 AM Basel SBB | 7h22 | 1:30 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96104+ 2203+ 894510 | On time 6:13 AM Basel St. Johann | 1h52 | 8:05 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96210+ 2203+ 894510 | On time 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 1h44 | 8:05 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96210+ 6704+ 894530 | On time 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h09 | 1:30 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96210+ 6704+ 894526 | On time 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 6h31 | 12:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96210+ 9877+ 894518 | On time 6:21 AM Basel SBB | 3h57 | 10:18 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96108+ 9877+ 894518 | On time 7:08 AM Basel SBB | 3h10 | 10:18 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96108+ 6704+ 894530 | On time 7:08 AM Basel SBB | 6h22 | 1:30 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96108+ 6704+ 894526 | On time 7:08 AM Basel SBB | 5h44 | 12:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96214+ 6704+ 894530 | On time 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 6h09 | 1:30 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96214+ 9877+ 894518 | On time 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 2h57 | 10:18 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96214+ 6704+ 894526 | On time 7:21 AM Basel SBB | 5h31 | 12:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96110+ 6704+ 894530 | On time 7:39 AM Basel SBB | 5h51 | 1:30 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96110+ 9877+ 894518 | On time 7:39 AM Basel SBB | 2h39 | 10:18 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96110+ 6704+ 894526 | On time 7:39 AM Basel SBB | 5h13 | 12:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96110+ 9877+ 894518 | On time 7:44 AM Basel St. Johann | 2h34 | 10:18 AM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96115+ 9210+ 894255 | On time 8:45 AM Basel St. Johann | 3h29 | 12:14 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9210+ 894255 | On time 9:34 AM Basel SBB | 2h40 | 12:14 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
96112+ 6704+ 894534 | On time 9:39 AM Basel SBB | 4h25 | 2:04 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96112+ 6704+ 894530 | On time 9:39 AM Basel SBB | 3h51 | 1:30 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96112+ 6704+ 894526 | On time 9:39 AM Basel SBB | 3h13 | 12:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96112 · 830440+ 894104 | On time 9:44 AM Basel St. Johann | 2h44 | 12:28 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
20104+ 6704+ 894530 | On time 9:52 AM Basel SBB | 3h38 | 1:30 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
20104+ 6704+ 894534 | On time 9:52 AM Basel SBB | 4h12 | 2:04 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
20104+ 6704+ 894526 | On time 9:52 AM Basel SBB | 3h00 | 12:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
20104 · 830440+ 894104 | On time 9:52 AM Basel SBB | 2h36 | 12:28 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96222+ 6704+ 894534 | On time 10:21 AM Basel SBB | 3h43 | 2:04 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96222+ 6704+ 894530 | On time 10:21 AM Basel SBB | 3h09 | 1:30 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96222+ 6704+ 894526 | On time 10:21 AM Basel SBB | 2h31 | 12:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96222+ 6704+ 894538 | On time 10:21 AM Basel SBB | 4h31 | 2:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96224+ 6708+ 894562 | On time 11:21 AM Basel SBB | 8h31 | 7:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96224+ 6708+ 894558 | On time 11:21 AM Basel SBB | 7h31 | 6:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96224+ 9879+ 894538 | On time 11:21 AM Basel SBB | 3h31 | 2:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96116+ 9879+ 894538 | On time 11:39 AM Basel SBB | 3h13 | 2:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96116+ 9879+ 894534 | On time 11:39 AM Basel SBB | 2h25 | 2:04 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96116+ 6708+ 894562 | On time 11:39 AM Basel SBB | 8h13 | 7:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96116+ 6708+ 894558 | On time 11:39 AM Basel SBB | 7h13 | 6:52 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96116+ 9879+ 894534 | On time 11:44 AM Basel St. Johann | 2h20 | 2:04 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96121+ 9222+ 894261 | On time 12:45 PM Basel St. Johann | 4h01 | 4:46 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9222+ 894261 | On time 1:34 PM Basel SBB | 3h12 | 4:46 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
96122+ 9580+ 894550 | On time 2:43 PM Basel St. Johann | 2h39 | 5:22 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96262+ 9580+ 894550 | On time 3:21 PM Basel SBB | 2h01 | 5:22 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
9226+ 894265 | On time 3:34 PM Basel SBB | 3h10 | 6:44 PM Besançon Viotte | 1 transfer | |
96126+ 6708+ 894554 | On time 3:39 PM Basel SBB | 2h18 | 5:57 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
96126+ 6708+ 894554 | On time 3:44 PM Basel St. Johann | 2h13 | 5:57 PM Besançon Viotte | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Basel to Besançon
Trains from Basel to Besançon run on average 18 times per day, taking around 1h 48m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €18 but you can travel from only €10 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:21, the last at 21:11. The fastest train covers the 122 km distance in 1h 44m.
Distance 122 km |
Average train duration 1h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price €18 |
Trains per day 18 |
Fastest train 1h 44m |
First train 05:21 |
Last train 21:11 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria from Basel to Besançon trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria trains will get you between Basel and Besançon from €10. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Basel to Besançon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Basel to Besançon 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 Besançon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Basel to Besançon
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10
- Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account.
- Pain Soleil
- Selecta
- 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.
- ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare
- Victor Hugo Hotel and Spa
- Le Viotte King Size
- Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10
- Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10
- Located at the south entrance to the underground level.
- Tram lines: T2
- Bus lines: L3, L5, 8, T2
- Train lines: TGV, TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
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