How to travel from Ajaccio to Besançon, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Besançon is around 753km (468 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Besançon by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Besançon → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Basel (BSL), Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€245($245)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry to Nice, train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.
- Duration14h 50m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€200($200)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.
- Duration19h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Besançon.
- Duration17h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Besançon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Besançon by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then take the bus which costs around €89 ($89) and will take around 22hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).
The distance between Ajaccio and Besançon is around 753km (468 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 628km (390 miles)
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Ajaccio and Besançon by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Besançon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Besançon is to take a ferry and then take the bus which will typically cost around €89 ($89) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 4h 30m.
The closest major airport to Besançon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Besançon. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Drive yourself
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 4h 30m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Besançon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €145 ($145).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Besançon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Basel (BSL), Train + 2 similar | 2h 55m | €245($245) | hourly | 816km (507 miles) |
| Fly to Geneva (GVA), train | 4h 10m | €205($205) | once daily | 753km (468 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 30m | €145($145) | 4 times a day | 759km (472 miles) |
Ferry to Nice, train + 2 similar | 14h 50m | €200($200) | once a week | 1,347km (837 miles) |
| Ferry and Train | 15hrs | €230($230) | once a week | 1,414km (879 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, train | 16h 45m | €155($155) | once daily | 877km (545 miles) |
Bus and Ferry + 1 similar | 19h 40m | €110($110) | 5 times a week | 1,393km (865 miles) |
| Ferry and Bus | 22hrs | €89($89) | once daily | 965km (600 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 17h 10m | €155($155) | once daily | 902km (560 miles) |
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Airports near Besançon
The following major airports near Besançon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Besançon
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Besançon
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 183km (114 miles) from Besançon