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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £14 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 19m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £14, while a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 122 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£39 Average Price | £14 Average Price Cheapest | £72 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 19m Average total duration Fastest 1h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 38m Average total duration 3h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Besançon to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Basel:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Basel costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 38m.
The journey is about 10m faster (1h 49m by train vs 1h 59m by car) and roughly £34 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£39 vs £72). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Basel from Besançon by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Besançon to Basel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Basel are Zurich, Strasbourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Bern and Lucerne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Basel on Omio.
Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
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This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Basel:
A coach is £25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Basel costing on average £39.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 38m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Besançon and Basel as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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