How to travel from Besançon to Agen, France
The distance between Besançon and Agen is around 738km (459 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Besançon to Agen 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 Agen → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Mulhouse, plane
Take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Agen.
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€220($220)
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Train
Take the train to Dijon Ville then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Agen.
- Duration6hrs
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€185($185)
+ 1 others1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Agen.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€50($50)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Toulouse then take the train to Agen.
- Duration13h 30m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€54($54)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Agen
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Besançon to Agen by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €50 ($50) and will take around 11h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).
The distance between Besançon and Agen is around 738km (459 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (335 miles)
It takes around 6hrs to get from Besançon and Agen by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Agen is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Agen, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €50 ($50) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Agen. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Agen. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6hrs.
SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Agen. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6hrs, 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 Besançon and Agen. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Agen. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier and Agen. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Agen. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Agen. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Toulouse (TLS) then take the train to Agen. instead which will take 5h 50m.
The closest major airport to Agen is Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) which is approximately 88km (55 miles) from Agen. Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) and Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) 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 Besançon and Agen. The distance is around 738km (459 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Agen is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €185 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Agen
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Mulhouse, plane + 4 similar | 4h 30m | €220($220) | every 3 hours | 953km (592 miles) |
| Train to Mulhouse, plane | 4h 45m | €215($215) | every 2 hours | 1,026km (638 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 50m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 759km (471 miles) |
| Train to Mouchard, plane | 5h 50m | €265($265) | once daily | 825km (512 miles) |
| Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane | 6hrs | €190($190) | 4 times a day | 868km (539 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6hrs | €185($185) | 4 times a day | 1,053km (654 miles) |
| Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 8h 10m | €150($150) | 4 times a day | 913km (567 miles) |
Bus | 11h 20m | €50($50) | twice daily | 906km (563 miles) |
Bus and Train | 13h 30m | €54($54) | 4 times a week | 1,013km (630 miles) |
Drive | 7h 25m | €135($135) | on demand | 738km (459 miles) |
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Airports near Agen
The following major airports near Agen offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
- Distance
- 88km (55 miles) from Agen
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
- Distance
- 123km (77 miles) from Agen
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
- Distance
- 126km (78 miles) from Agen