Besançon to Geneva by train

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Overview: trains from Besançon to Geneva

Find the key information for travelling by train from Besançon to Geneva, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 04:52 View journey
Last train 19:53 View journey
Avg changes 1
Fastest journey 3hr 1m View journey
Distance (km) 123
Trains / day 10 View all
Cheapest journey €46.42 View journey
Avg journey time 4hr 34m
Train operators 8

Besançon to Geneva train travel explained

Want to know how to get from Besançon to Geneva by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Besançon to Geneva take around 3 hours and 1 minute, covering a distance of approximately 123 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Besançon is scheduled to depart at around  04:52. The last departure is usually at around 19:53 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Besançon at around 06:36, with the last train leaving at around 19:51. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 10 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 1 hour and 15 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €46.42.

We think any time is a great time to visit Geneva, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.

For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Geneva.

Is there a direct train from Besançon to Geneva?

The journey between Besançon and Geneva usually involves one change of train.

We usually find at least one departure on the route from Besançon to Geneva every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.

There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found at least one departure.

How long does it take to travel from Besançon to Geneva?

The Besançon to Geneva train travel takes about 3 hours and 1 minute, no matter when you leave.

What are the Besançon to Geneva train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Geneva leaving Besançon at around 04:52 and the last train leaving at around 19:53 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Besançon at around 06:36, with the final departure at 19:51.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.