The distance between Bayeux and Besançon is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Bayeux to Besançon by train, 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 → Bayeux if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Paris St Lazare then Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.
Fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte.
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There are several options for getting from Bayeux to Besançon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €115 ($115) and will take around 5hrs.
The distance between Bayeux and Besançon is around 650km (404 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 547km (340 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Bayeux and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bayeux to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €115 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Bayeux and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €115 ($115) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bayeux and Besançon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bayeux to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare, Gare de Lyon and Dijon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Bayeux and Besançon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Bayeux and Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris St Lazare then Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5hrs.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bayeux to Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Bayeux and Besançon. The distance is around 668km (415 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bayeux to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €115 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 5hrs | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 650km (404 miles) |
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 5h 20m | €330($330) | 4 times a day | 842km (523 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 5h 30m | €280($280) | every 4 hours | 868km (539 miles) |
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane | 7hrs | €295($295) | once daily | 927km (576 miles) |
Train and Plane | 7h 55m | €210($210) | twice daily | 1,067km (663 miles) |
Drive | 6h 15m | €120($120) | on demand | 668km (415 miles) |
The following major airports near Besançon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.