Train from Besançon Viotte to Basel SBB

🇫🇷 Besançon Viotte → 🇨🇭 Basel SBB

Straight-line Distance

123 km

ENE (73.6°)

Rail Distance

~160 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~44m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

28.5 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 2.7 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 31.3 kg

Taking the train saves 28.5 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Besançon Viotte
🇨🇭

Destination

Basel SBB

Journey Tips

SNCF operates services from Besançon Viotte (or Besançon Franche-Comté TGV) north through Belfort and Mulhouse to Basel SBB. The journey crosses the Doubs valley and the Alsatian plain.

Scenic Highlight

The Doubs valley gorges near Besançon are among the most scenic in eastern France, while the Alsatian Rhine plain approaching Mulhouse and Basel is bracingly flat and open.

Booking Tip

Book at sncf-connect.com; TER regional trains serve this corridor. The Belfort–Basel segment is short — consider timing to avoid peak commuter trains for a more comfortable ride.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 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 Basel SBB takes approximately 44m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~160 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Besançon Viotte to Basel SBB is approximately 160 km (123 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 Basel SBB emits approximately 2.7 kg of CO2, compared to 31.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 28.5 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Besançon Viotte to Basel SBB 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 Basel SBB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27