Train from Besançon Viotte to Neuchâtel

🇫🇷 Besançon Viotte → 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel

Straight-line Distance

75 km

ESE (111.6°)

Rail Distance

~98 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 24m

Regional

CO2 Saved vs Flight

79.0%

15.1 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

Regional

CO2 Emissions 4.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 19.1 kg

Taking the train saves 15.1 kg CO2 (79.0% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Besançon Viotte
🇨🇭

Destination

Neuchâtel

Journey Tips

Besançon Viotte is the city-centre station of the Doubs capital, with connections to Neuchâtel via Pontarlier or the TGV station at Besançon Franche-Comté. The Pontarlier-Vallorbe crossing is a historically important and scenic Franco-Swiss rail gateway.

Scenic Highlight

The Doubs Valley between Besançon and Pontarlier carves a spectacular limestone gorge through the Jura plateau, with meanders, cliffs, and forested hillsides reflecting the wild character of the Franco-Swiss borderland.

Booking Tip

Book via SNCF Connect for the French segment and SBB.ch for the Swiss portion from Vallorbe; Swiss Travel Pass covers from Vallorbe to Neuchâtel.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Neuchâtel

🇨🇭 Aigle 76 km 🇮🇹 Milan 242 km 🇨🇭 Sion 91 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 91 km 🇨🇭 Göschenen 131 km

Also from Besançon Viotte

🇨🇭 Zürich HB 190 km 🇨🇭 Sion 152 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 157 km 🇮🇹 Milan 313 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 93 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Besançon Viotte to Neuchâtel takes approximately 1h 24m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~98 km using a regional service.
The estimated rail distance from Besançon Viotte to Neuchâtel is approximately 98 km (75 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 Neuchâtel emits approximately 4.0 kg of CO2, compared to 19.1 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 15.1 kg of CO2 — a 79.0% reduction in emissions.
The route from Besançon Viotte to Neuchâtel 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 Neuchâtel.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27