The cheapest and fastest trains from Besançon to Geneva
Cheapest price
$100
Average price
$109
Fastest journey
3 h 38 m
Average duration
4 h 26 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
117 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Besançon to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon to Geneva will cost around $109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $100.
To travel from Besançon to Geneva you need to make at least one change.
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Compare train and coach for Besançon to Geneva
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $28. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 32m. 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 coach costs an average of $28, and a train costs an average of $27.
Distance: 117 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
$70 Average Price | $46 Average Price Cheapest |
4h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration 4h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Besançon to Geneva train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
895853+ 9765 | On time 7:51 am Besançon Viotte | 4h38 | 12:29 pm Geneva station | 1 change | |
895961 · 895963+ 9773 | On time 9:51 am Besançon Viotte | 4h38 | 2:29 pm Geneva station | 2 changes | |
895861+ 9775 | On time 11:20 am Besançon Viotte | 5h09 | 4:29 pm Geneva station | 1 change | |
895855+ 9777 | On time 1:51 pm Besançon Viotte | 4h38 | 6:29 pm Geneva station | 1 change | |
5537+ 96522+ 894536 | Delayed 2:36 pm 2:08 pmBesançon Viotte | 5h27 | 7:35 pm Geneva station | 2 changes | |
895857+ 9781 | On time 3:51 pm Besançon Viotte | 4h38 | 8:29 pm Geneva station | 1 change | |
9580+ 96530+ 894548 | Delayed 4:58 pm 4:35 pmBesançon Viotte | 5h03 | 9:38 pm Geneva station | 2 changes | |
895859+ 9789 | On time 6:51 pm Besançon Viotte | 3h38 | 10:29 pm Geneva station | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Besançon to Geneva
Distance 117 km |
Average train duration 3h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 |
Trains per day 8 |
Fastest train 3h 38m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 19:51 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, TGV INOUI, SNCF from Besançon to Geneva trainsSNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, TGV INOUI, SNCF trains will get you between Besançon and Geneva from $27. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Besançon to Geneva train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Besançon and Geneva
- 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
- 6:30 AM - 8:30 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de Montbrillant.
- Le Bistrot de Charlotte
- Les Brasseurs
- La Matze Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Warwick Geneva
- Hotel Cornavin
- ibis Styles Genève Gare
- Cost CHF 10
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 532 places
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for trains to France, Italy, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: tram and bus connections
- Tram: Line 14, Line 15
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Regional and international connections
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