Bern to Besançon by bus
Besançon lies 113 km (70 mi) west of Bern, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 2 h 17 min including stops, over roughly 138 km (86 mi) of road.
| Bern | Besançon | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Switzerland | France |
| Population | 121,631 | 128,426 |
| Elevation | 549 m (1,801 ft) | 300 m (984 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Zurich) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 3000–3030 | 25000–25933 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Besançon
Crossing from Switzerland into France: money changes from the Franc to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book buses from Bern to Besançon
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Staying in Besançon
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Common questions
How far is Besançon from Bern?
113 km (70 mi) in a straight line, west of Bern; by road roughly 138 km (86 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bern to Besançon by bus?
About 2 h 17 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bern and Besançon?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Besançon?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.