How to travel from Arcachon to Besançon, France
The distance between Arcachon and Besançon is around 754km (469 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
13 routes found
We've found 13 different ways to get from Arcachon 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 Besançon → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€185($185)
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Train
Take the train to Massy Tgv then Dijon Ville and then to Besançon Viotte.
- Duration5h 50m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€220($220)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Besançon.
- Duration10h 40m
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€46($46)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Besançon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 10h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Arcachon and Besançon is around 754km (469 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 626km (389 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Arcachon and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Besançon. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Massy Tgv, Châtelet les Halles, Gare de Lyon and Dijon Ville. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Arcachon and Besançon. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 5h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 3h 45m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 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 Arcachon and Besançon. The distance is around 770km (479 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Besançon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Pessac Alouette, plane + 6 similar | 3h 45m | €185($185) | every 2 hours | 930km (578 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 4h 45m | €245($245) | every 4 hours | 1,070km (665 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 5h 10m | €380($380) | 5 times a day | 1,098km (682 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 5h 10m | €190($190) | once daily | 830km (516 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €145($145) | 4 times a day | 754km (469 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 5h 35m | €300($300) | hourly | 992km (616 miles) |
| Train to Biarritz, plane | 6h 30m | €235($235) | 4 times a day | 1,004km (624 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5h 50m | €220($220) | twice a week | 976km (607 miles) |
| Train via Bordeaux St Jean | 5h 50m | €225($225) | hourly | 975km (606 miles) |
| Train via St Pierre Des Corps | 7h 50m | €265($265) | once a week | 896km (557 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 10h 40m | €46($46) | every 20 mins | 849km (527 miles) |
| Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus | 12h 40m | €47($47) | twice daily | 904km (562 miles) |
Drive | 7h 45m | €140($140) | on demand | 770km (479 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