How to travel from Besançon to Belfort, France

The distance between Besançon and Belfort is around 95km (59 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 57min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Besançon to Belfort by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BelfortBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Belfort.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Belfort.

  • Duration57min
  • Distance97km (60 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Belfort

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Belfort by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 57min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €18 ($18).

The distance between Besançon and Belfort is around 95km (59 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 77km (48 miles)

It takes around 1h 25m to get from Besançon and Belfort by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 57min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Belfort is to drive which takes around 57min and will set you back approx €18 ($18).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Belfort, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Belfort. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Besançon and Belfort with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 25m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Belfort. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 25m, 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 Belfort. We recommend that you drive to Belfort. instead which will take 57min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Belfort. We recommend that you take the train to Belfort. instead which will take 1h 25m.

The closest major airport to Belfort is EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Belfort. Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Belfort. The distance is around 97km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 57min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Belfort is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 25m and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Besançon to Belfort

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Belfort

Transport options from Besançon to Belfort
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 25m
€16($16)
hourly95km (59 miles)
Drive
57min
€18($18)
on demand97km (60 miles)

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Airports near Belfort

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

BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Belfort
SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
116km (72 miles) from Belfort
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
127km (79 miles) from Belfort