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Dijon

UNESCO heritage city break to Dijon by TGV from Basel or Lausanne

Illustration of Dijon

Railtour Suisse operates a two-day, one-night city break to Dijon, the former capital of the Dukes of Burgundy. The journey departs Basel or Lausanne by TGV Lyria, arriving in under two hours. You stay one night in a 3-star hotel and explore a UNESCO World Heritage Site historic centre filled with half-timbered houses, palaces, and the Palais des Ducs, which houses the Musée des Beaux-Arts. Dijon is celebrated as a gourmet destination: mustard, marbled ham, gougères, beef bourguignon, and Burgundy wines shape the local food culture. The Cité Internationale de la Gastronomie et du Vin and a covered market showcase regional flavours. A self-guided owl trail winds through the city for one hour, passing 22 emblematic landmarks. This package suits food-and-wine lovers, history enthusiasts, couples seeking a short rail escape, and solo travellers who prefer independent exploration.

Price history

Across 4 checks, this price has fallen CHF 19 since 4 Jul, to CHF 193.

CHF 212CHF 1934 Jul12 Sep

Each point is a day we checked this operator's own page, not a weekly average, and the line holds flat between checks rather than guessing at movement we did not see. 1 of 4 point is a live read of the operator's page. Hollow points are values shown when the trip was first listed here and never confirmed with the operator.

One reading is held out of the price above and this history: an unconfirmed large change. We only price on the operator's package from-price, read from its own page.

What to know before you look closer

  • The operator publishes no day-by-day itinerary for this package; confirm how your time in Dijon is structured (guided tours, free exploration, or a mix) before booking.
  • Regional trains depart Dijon to Beaune every 20 minutes, but any onward travel to wine-country is separate from this package.

Included

  • Return train journey, 2nd class
  • 1 night in 4-star hotel

Questions travellers ask

How much does it cost?
From CHF 193 per person, the operator's advertised from-price, read on its own page on 12 Sept 2026. About $237 at ECB reference rates. Departures, room types and dates can price differently; the operator's page is the final word.
Is rail travel included?
Yes. Return travel by TGV Lyria in 2nd class from Basel (1.5 hours) or Lausanne (2 hours) is included.
Where do I stay?
One night in a 3-star hotel in Dijon is included.
Is this trip guided or independent?
The package does not specify whether guided tours are included or whether you explore independently. Contact Railtour Suisse for details on what activities are provided.

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