Train Basel Besançon

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Train timetable info Basel-Besançon

Travel by train from Basel to Besançon. 9 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Basel at 5h 36m and the last at 18h 51m, allowing you to cover the 187 km distance in as little as 2h 25m.

Number routes per day

Average route time

2h 43m

Shortest route time

2h 25m

First hour of departure

5h 36m

Last hour of departure

18h 51m

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How much does a train ticket from Basel to Besançon cost?

To take advantage of the best fares, plan ahead and purchase your train ticket early. If you are flexible, when booking your ticket, take the time to look for the cheapest dates and times for your journey. You can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be quickly notified of the best offers.

How long does a journey on a train from Basel to Besançon take?

The Basel to Besançon journey takes just 2h 43m on average.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Basel to Besançon?

The fastest train between Basel and Besançon completes the journey in 2h 25m.

How many trains run from Basel to Besançon each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 9 trains that run on the Basel to Besançon route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Basel and Besançon?

You will find at least one Connecting train(s) service between Basel and Besançon.

What is the distance between Basel and Besançon by train?

The distance by train between Basel and Besançon is approximately 187 km.

What time is the first train from Basel to Besançon?

Want to arrive early? Take the first Basel to Besançon train at 5h 36m.

What time is the last train from Basel to Besançon?

The last train departs Basel at 18h 51m.

To leave Basel, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: BASEL SBB.

At Besançon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: BESANCON VIOTTE.

Which train companies operate trains from Basel to Besançon?

You can make the Basel to Besançon journey with TER, TGV Lyria.

What services are offered on board?

With TGV Lyria, choose the class that best suits your needs and will guarantee you the best travel experience: STANDARD, PREMIÈRE or PREMIÈRE SIGNATURE.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Besançon?

The price of a Basel – Besançon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Basel to Besançon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Besançon.

Price of a Basel – Besançon Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Basel to Besançon, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Basel to Besançon with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Basel to Besançon at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Basel – Besançon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Basel – Besançon Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Basel to Besançon ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Basel to Besançon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Besançon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Basel - Besançon

If you're travelling from Basel to Besançon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Basel to Besançon with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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TGV Lyria

Travel from Basel to Besançon with TGV Lyria! A hassle-free trip from one town center to another. Settle down in one of the 3 classes of comfort available and enjoy a comfy trip and numerous onboard services including free Wi-Fi! Book 6 months in advance to get the best deals!

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Classes of rail companies serving Basel - Besançon

To travel from Basel to Besançon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Basel to Besançon by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

TGV Lyria

TGV Lyria operates the journey between Basel and Besançon. You can choose from one of the three classes:

STANDARD

A comfy reclining seat with a shared power socket
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with access to press and entertainment content via the TGV Lyria Portal
Access to the buffet car
Order food and refreshments online and collect them from the buffet car
There are 3 options if you need to change your ticket or want a refund.

PREMIERE

Choice of seat
Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
A comfy, spacious 1st class seat, with individual power socket
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with access to press and entertainment content via the TGV Lyria Portal
Access to the buffet car
Order food and refreshments online and have them delivered to your seat
Total or partial flexibility regarding ticket use

PREMIERE SIGNATURE

Choice of seat
Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
Fast-track boarding at Paris Gare de Lyon
A comfy, spacious 1st class seat, with individual power socket
A dedicated, quiet carriage with just 38 seats
No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
Free Wi-Fi connection with exclusive access to a wide range of press and entertainment via the TGV Lyria Portal
A personalised welcome, with a complementary drink and a refreshing scented oshibori towel
Dedicated on-board staff throughout the journey
A hot meal created by our Michelin-starred chefs, plated and served at your seat
Complimentary drinks
Flexible access to the day's trains
Total flexibility regarding ticket use

All on-board services provided by companies operating Basel - Besançon

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Basel to Besançon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

TGV Lyria

Your train, more flexible

With 17 daily return trips between France and Switzerland, you can leave and arrive directly in the heart of cities, at your own pace. TGV Lyria is practical and smooth, for a worry-free journey without compromises.
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Your train, more responsible

By travelling with TGV Lyria, you can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 40 times less CO2 than a plane journey.
Find out more
Your train, more fun

Enjoy free access to Wi-Fi and our entertainment portal: films, press, games and much more. More than 150 content options available to make your journey even more enjoyable and exciting.
Discover all our services
Your train, for gourmets.

A creative, local, and seasonal food selection to delight you at any time at the Bar or served right to your seat.
Travel at high-speed

Only 3-4 hours between Paris and 5 top cities in Switzerland.
A comfortable journey

A new fleet of double-decker trains with all the comforts
Arrive in the city center

Don't waste any time, arrive directly in the heart of the city.
Best rates

Doubt no longer and leave from €29 to discover Switserland!
On board catering

"La Table", refined and inventive menus in PREMIERE SIGNATURE. "The Deli", new catering concept in the bar coach.
Many destinations

Explore Switserland and choose your destination between Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Basel, …
Prepare your journey

Book your tickets up to 6 months in advance
Travel with your pet

Dogs accompanying disabled or blind persons can travel free of charge. Small animals carried in a closed bag or basket can travel on TGV Lyria trains for €7 and muzzled dogs on a lead for €20.
Access SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris Gare de Lyon railway station

Access reserved for PREMIERE SIGNATURE and PREMIERE customers, holders of the SNCF Carte Liberté and the Grand Voyageur Plus/Le Club card.
Family and nursery space

Book a space of 4 places face to face and isolated by a glass partition. You will find a nursery nearby with changing table and bottle warmer.
Disabled acces

In coach 1 or 11, a Première seat is specially reserved for people in wheelchairs.
Transport your bike

You can take your bike for free and without reservation in the luggage space on the TGV Lyria train.
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Train timetables Basel-Besançon Friday 10 July 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
5h 36m	8h 28m	2h 52m	TER	Booking
5h 36m Basel Sbb TER 96202 5h 44m Saint-Louis 5h 59m Mulhouse 21 min 6h 20m Mulhouse TER 30446 6h 26m Illfurth 6h 31m Altkirch 6h 37m Dannemarie 6h 43m Montreux-Vieux 6h 53m Belfort-Ville 11 min 7h 04m Belfort-Ville TER 94102 7h 11m Hericourt 7h 18m Montbeliard 7h 23m Voujeaucourt 7h 29m Colombier-Fontaine 7h 37m L'isle-Sur-Le-Doubs 7h 45m Clerval 7h 57m Baume-Les-Dames 8h 07m Laissey 8h 11m Deluz 8h 16m Novillars 8h 19m Roche-Lez-Beaupre 8h 28m Besancon Viotte
6h 21m	8h 46m	2h 25m	TER	Booking
6h 21m Basel Sbb TER 96206 6h 29m Saint-Louis 6h 43m Mulhouse 07 min 6h 50m Mulhouse TER 30448 6h 55m Zillisheim 6h 58m Illfurth 7h 03m Altkirch 7h 09m Dannemarie 7h 15m Montreux-Vieux 7h 17m Petit-Croix 7h 27m Belfort-Ville 09 min 7h 36m Belfort-Ville TER 95853 7h 43m Hericourt 7h 49m Montbeliard 8h 03m L'isle-Sur-Le-Doubs 8h 11m Clerval 8h 23m Baume-Les-Dames 8h 46m Besancon Viotte
7h 51m	10h 46m	2h 55m	TER	Booking
7h 51m Basel Sbb TER 96212 7h 59m Saint-Louis 8h 13m Mulhouse 10 min 8h 23m Mulhouse TER 30452 8h 29m Illfurth 8h 34m Altkirch 8h 40m Dannemarie 8h 46m Montreux-Vieux 8h 57m Belfort-Ville 39 min 9h 36m Belfort-Ville TER 94006 9h 43m Hericourt 9h 49m Montbeliard 10h 03m L'isle-Sur-Le-Doubs 10h 11m Clerval 10h 23m Baume-Les-Dames 10h 46m Besancon Viotte
10h 34m	13h 17m	2h 43m	TGV Lyria, TER	Booking
10h 34m Basel Sbb TGV Lyria 9210 10h 53m Mulhouse 11h 58m Dijon 13 min 12h 11m Dijon TER 94255 12h 22m Genlis 12h 26m Collonges 12h 33m Auxonne 12h 42m Dole-Ville 12h 53m Orchamps 12h 57m Ranchot 13h 03m Saint-Vit 13h 07m Dannemarie - Velesmes 13h 17m Besancon Viotte
11h 51m	14h 28m	2h 37m	TER	Booking
11h 51m Basel Sbb TER 96254 11h 59m Saint-Louis 12h 13m Mulhouse 07 min 12h 20m Mulhouse TER 30414 12h 24m Flaxlanden 12h 26m Zillisheim 12h 29m Illfurth 12h 35m Altkirch 12h 40m Dannemarie 12h 46m Montreux-Vieux 12h 56m Belfort-Ville 08 min 13h 04m Belfort-Ville TER 94106 13h 11m Hericourt 13h 19m Montbeliard 13h 24m Voujeaucourt 13h 30m Colombier-Fontaine 13h 37m L'isle-Sur-Le-Doubs 13h 46m Clerval 13h 57m Baume-Les-Dames 14h 07m Laissey 14h 11m Deluz 14h 16m Novillars 14h 19m Roche-Lez-Beaupre 14h 28m Besancon Viotte
14h 34m	17h 04m	2h 30m	TGV Lyria, TER	Booking
14h 34m Basel Sbb TGV Lyria 9222 14h 53m Mulhouse 15h 58m Dijon 11 min 16h 09m Dijon TER 94221 16h 20m Genlis 16h 28m Auxonne 16h 37m Dole-Ville 16h 52m Saint-Vit 17h 04m Besancon Viotte
16h 34m	19h 04m	2h 30m	TGV Lyria, TER	Booking
16h 34m Basel Sbb TGV Lyria 9226 16h 53m Mulhouse 17h 58m Dijon 11 min 18h 09m Dijon TER 94225 18h 20m Genlis 18h 28m Auxonne 18h 37m Dole-Ville 18h 52m Saint-Vit 19h 04m Besancon Viotte
17h 51m	20h 46m	2h 55m	TER	Booking
17h 51m Basel Sbb TER 96236 17h 59m Saint-Louis 18h 13m Mulhouse 10 min 18h 23m Mulhouse TER 30428 18h 27m Flaxlanden 18h 29m Zillisheim 18h 32m Illfurth 18h 38m Altkirch 18h 44m Dannemarie 18h 49m Montreux-Vieux 18h 52m Petit-Croix 19h 01m Belfort-Ville 35 min 19h 36m Belfort-Ville TER 94014 19h 43m Hericourt 19h 49m Montbeliard 20h 03m L'isle-Sur-Le-Doubs 20h 11m Clerval 20h 23m Baume-Les-Dames 20h 46m Besancon Viotte
18h 51m	21h 50m	2h 59m	TER	Booking
18h 51m Basel Sbb TER 96272 18h 59m Saint-Louis 19h 13m Mulhouse 17 min 19h 30m Mulhouse TER 30432 19h 34m Flaxlanden 19h 36m Zillisheim 19h 39m Illfurth 19h 43m Walheim 19h 46m Altkirch 19h 52m Dannemarie 19h 58m Montreux-Vieux 20h 01m Petit-Croix 20h 10m Belfort-Ville 29 min 20h 39m Belfort-Ville TER 94016 20h 46m Hericourt 20h 52m Montbeliard 21h 07m L'isle-Sur-Le-Doubs 21h 15m Clerval 21h 27m Baume-Les-Dames 21h 50m Besancon Viotte

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Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Basel and Besançon?

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What time is the last train from Basel to Besançon?

To leave Basel, which station(s) can I depart from?

At Besançon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

Which train companies operate trains from Basel to Besançon?

What services are offered on board?

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Basel to Besançon?

Price of a Basel – Besançon Train Ticket

Promotional Fare for Basel – Besançon

Last-minute Basel – Besançon Train

Direct train from Basel to Besançon and alternative routes

Companies serving Basel - Besançon

TER

Classes of rail companies serving Basel - Besançon

TER

All on-board services provided by companies operating Basel - Besançon

TER

Train timetables Basel-Besançon Friday 10 July 2026

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