How to travel from Amiens to Besançon, France

The distance between Amiens and Besançon is around 511km (317 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Amiens 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.

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train to Paris Nord, plane

Take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Besançon.

  • Duration7h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance552km (343 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Amiens and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Amiens to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Amiens and Besançon is around 511km (317 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 403km (250 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Amiens 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 Amiens to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Amiens and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Amiens and Besançon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Amiens to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Dijon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Amiens and Besançon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Amiens and Besançon. It typically takes around 7h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Amiens to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Amiens and Besançon. Buses run once daily and take around 7h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Amiens to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Nord then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Amiens and Besançon. The distance is around 552km (343 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 Amiens to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Amiens and Besançon

Transport options from Amiens to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 55m
€100($100)
hourly511km (317 miles)
Train to Paris Nord, plane + 1 similar
4h 20m
€260($260)
hourly728km (452 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
€190($190)
4 times a day805km (500 miles)
Bus
7h 50m
€34($34)
once daily553km (343 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€100($100)
on demand552km (343 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