How to travel from Besançon to Bayonne, France

The distance between Besançon and Bayonne is around 838km (521 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Besançon to Bayonne 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 BayonneBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)

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Bus

Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €49($49)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration8h 45m
  • Distance885km (550 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Bayonne by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €49 ($49) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €190 ($190).

The distance between Besançon and Bayonne is around 838km (521 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 718km (446 miles)

It takes around 6h 45m to get from Besançon and Bayonne by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 40m and will set you back approx €190 ($190).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €49 ($49) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Bayonne. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Bayonne. 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 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Bayonne. Trains depart 5 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 Bayonne. It typically takes around 13h 10m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 10m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Bayonne. Buses run once daily and take around 13h 10m 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 Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 4h 40m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Bayonne. The distance is around 885km (550 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Bayonne is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 45m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Transport options from Besançon to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 40m
€190($190)
4 times a day838km (521 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 45m
€195($195)
5 times a day1,115km (693 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu10h 45m
€180($180)
4 times a day1,113km (691 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 10m
€49($49)
once daily1,088km (676 miles)
Bus via Lyon Perrache16hrs
€66($66)
once daily1,197km (744 miles)
Drive
8h 45m
€160($160)
on demand885km (550 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

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

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne