Train from Besançon Viotte to Aigle

🇫🇷 Besançon Viotte → 🇨🇭 Aigle

Straight-line Distance

126 km

SE (144.9°)

Rail Distance

~164 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~45m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

29.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.8 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 32.0 kg

Taking the train saves 29.3 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Besançon Viotte
🇨🇭

Destination

Aigle

Journey Tips

Besançon Viotte to Aigle links the Franche-Comté capital with the Swiss Vaud Alps, via Pontarlier or Lausanne. Allow around 3–3.5 hours via Lausanne on SNCF and SBB services.

Scenic Highlight

The Vallée du Doubs south of Besançon is one of eastern France's most scenic rail corridors — the river curves through limestone gorges below wooded karst plateaux before reaching Switzerland.

Booking Tip

The Pontarlier–Lausanne cross-border TER route is a charming alternative to the main line, passing through Jura limestone country. Swiss Travel Pass covers the Swiss side; book TER on SNCF Connect.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Aigle

🇨🇭 Sion 32 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 44 km 🇨🇭 Thalwil 163 km 🇨🇭 Thusis 194 km 🇨🇭 Uznach 184 km

Also from Besançon Viotte

🇨🇭 Zürich HB 190 km 🇨🇭 Sion 152 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 157 km 🇮🇹 Milan 313 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 75 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Besançon Viotte to Aigle takes approximately 45m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~164 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Besançon Viotte to Aigle is approximately 164 km (126 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Besançon Viotte to Aigle emits approximately 2.8 kg of CO2, compared to 32.0 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 29.3 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Besançon Viotte to Aigle typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Besançon Viotte and Aigle.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27