How to travel from Besançon to Antibes, France

The distance between Besançon and Antibes is around 541km (336 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Besançon to Antibes 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 Mulhouse, Fly

Take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Antibes.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Cannes.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
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Drive

Drive to Antibes.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance703km (437 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Antibes

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Antibes by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 10h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Besançon and Antibes is around 541km (336 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 415km (258 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Besançon and Antibes by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Antibes is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Antibes, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Antibes. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Antibes. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 45m, 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 Antibes. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Antibes. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Cannes and Gare SNCF de Cannes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Antibes. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 25m 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 Antibes. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 35m.

The closest major airport to Antibes is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 12km (7 miles) from Antibes. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Antibes. The distance is around 703km (437 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Antibes is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Antibes

Transport options from Besançon to Antibes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse, Fly + 2 similar
3h 20m
€150($150)
every 2 hours630km (391 miles)
Train and Plane4h 35m
€230($230)
4 times a day558km (347 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane4h 40m
€160($160)
once daily541km (336 miles)
Train
6h 45m
€135($135)
4 times a day804km (500 miles)
Bus
10h 25m
€43($43)
every 20 mins715km (444 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€125($125)
on demand703km (437 miles)

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Airports near Antibes

The following major airports near Antibes offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
12km (7 miles) from Antibes
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
94km (59 miles) from Antibes
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
153km (95 miles) from Antibes