How to travel from Alès to Besançon, France

The distance between Alès and Besançon is around 495km (308 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Alès to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BesançonAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Gare Routière and then to Valence Gare Routiere I then take the train to Lyon Perrache then take the bus to Besançon.

  • Duration9h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance495km (308 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Alès to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Alès and Besançon is around 495km (308 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 377km (235 miles)

It takes around 4h 40m to get from Alès and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Besançon. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 40m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Renfe SNCF run train services between Alès and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 40m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Alès and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Alès to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Nimes, Parnasse and Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Alès and Besançon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes and then to Montpellier Saint-Roch then fly from Montpellier (MPL) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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

Yes it is possible to drive from Alès and Besançon. The distance is around 495km (308 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 40m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Besançon

Transport options from Alès to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 20m
€200($200)
hourly806km (501 miles)
Train
4h 40m
€100($100)
4 times a day519km (322 miles)
Bus
6h 55m
€41($41)
once daily554km (344 miles)
Bus and Train
9h 20m
€47($47)
once daily521km (324 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€89($89)
on demand495km (308 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.

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Besançon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Besançon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
183km (114 miles) from Besançon