How to travel from Besançon to Bayeux, France

The distance between Besançon and Bayeux is around 650km (404 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Besançon to Bayeux by train, 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

Take the train to Dijon then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Bayeux.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR).

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €535($535)
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Drive

Drive to Bayeux.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance666km (414 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Bayeux

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Bayeux by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €170 ($170) and will take around 5hrs.

The distance between Besançon and Bayeux 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 Besançon and Bayeux by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Bayeux is to take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Bayeux, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €170 ($170) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Bayeux. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Bayeux. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon, Paris Gare De Lyon and Saint-Lazare. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Bayeux. 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.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Besançon and Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Dijon then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Bayeux. instead which will take 5hrs.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Bayeux. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR). instead which will take 5h 20m.

The closest major airport to Bayeux is Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) which is approximately 20km (13 miles) from Bayeux. Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) and Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) 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 Bayeux. The distance is around 666km (414 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Bayeux is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Bayeux

Transport options from Besançon to Bayeux
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5hrs
€170($170)
every 4 hours650km (404 miles)
Train via Dijon7hrs
€215($215)
every 4 hours680km (422 miles)
Train and Plane + 2 similar
5h 20m
€535($535)
4 times a day842km (523 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane7h 50m
€320($320)
twice daily1,071km (665 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane7h 55m
€320($320)
once daily1,104km (686 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€120($120)
on demand666km (414 miles)

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Airports near Bayeux

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

CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
20km (13 miles) from Bayeux
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
205km (127 miles) from Bayeux
ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
232km (144 miles) from Bayeux