How to travel from Arras to Besançon, France

The distance between Arras and Besançon is around 555km (345 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Arras 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 to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane

Take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then Dijon Ville and then to Besançon Viotte.

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Paris Nord then take the bus to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration4h 60m
  • Distance555km (345 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arras and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Arras to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €70 ($70) and will take around 6h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Arras and Besançon is around 555km (345 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Arras 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 Arras to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 10m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Arras and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €70 ($70) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arras and Besançon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Arras to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Dijon Ville. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Paris RER run train services between Arras and Besançon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Arras and Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 3h 10m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arras to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 4h 55m.

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 Arras and Besançon. The distance is around 555km (345 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 Arras to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Arras and Besançon

Transport options from Arras to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane + 3 similar
3h 10m
€255($255)
every 20 mins726km (451 miles)
Train to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy, plane4h 45m
€260($260)
once daily785km (488 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€195($195)
every 20 mins803km (499 miles)
Train to Lille Flandres, plane5h 25m
€305($305)
4 times a day863km (536 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€165($165)
hourly560km (348 miles)
Train via Paris Nord5h 25m
€155($155)
every 2 hours589km (366 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 40m
€70($70)
twice daily597km (371 miles)
Drive
4h 60m
€100($100)
on demand555km (345 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