How to travel from Bastia to Besançon, France
The distance between Bastia and Besançon is around 735km (457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Bastia to Besançon by plane, train, ferry and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Besançon → Bastia if you're planning a return trip.
Fly to Basel (BSL), train
Fly from Bastia (BIA) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Mulhouse then Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and then to Besançon Viotte.
- Duration3h 30m
- Flight time1h 20m
- Typical cost€185($185)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.
- Duration13h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€190($190)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.
- Duration15h 50m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€110($110)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bastia and Besançon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bastia to Besançon by plane, train, ferry and bus. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).
The distance between Bastia and Besançon is around 735km (457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 571km (355 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Bastia and Besançon by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Bastia to Besançon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).
The cheapest way to travel between Bastia and Besançon is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Bastia and Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Mulhouse then Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and then to Besançon Viotte. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bastia and Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Mulhouse then Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and then to Besançon Viotte. instead which will take 3h 30m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bastia to Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5hrs.
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 Bastia to Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5hrs.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bastia to Besançon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €105 ($105).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bastia and Besançon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly to Basel (BSL), train + 2 similar | 3h 30m | €185($185) | once daily | 777km (483 miles) |
| Fly to Geneva (GVA), train | 4h 45m | €185($185) | once daily | 735km (457 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5hrs | €105($105) | once daily | 758km (471 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 13h 20m | €190($190) | 5 times a week | 1,190km (739 miles) |
| Ferry to Port Nice, Train | 14h 55m | €215($215) | 4 times a week | 1,055km (656 miles) |
| Ferry to Genova, train | 15hrs | €195($195) | twice daily | 765km (475 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 15h 50m | €110($110) | 5 times a week | 1,222km (759 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