How to travel from Besançon to Dijon, France

The distance between Besançon and Dijon is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 55min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Besançon to Dijon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville.

  • Duration55min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated bySNCF+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Dijon.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Dijon.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance95km (59 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Dijon

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Dijon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Besançon and Dijon is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 75km (46 miles)

It takes around 55min to get from Besançon and Dijon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Dijon is to take the train which takes around 55min and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Dijon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Dijon. It typically takes around 55min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Besançon and Dijon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 55min.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Dijon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 55min, 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 Dijon. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Besançon and Dijon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Besançon and Dijon. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 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 Dijon. We recommend that you take the train to Dijon Ville. instead which will take 55min.

The closest major airport to Dijon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 43km (27 miles) from Dijon. Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) 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 Dijon. The distance is around 95km (59 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Dijon is to take the train which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Besançon to Dijon

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Dijon

Transport options from Besançon to Dijon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
55min
€16($16)
hourly91km (57 miles)
Bus
1h 20m
€9($9)
twice daily96km (60 miles)
Drive
58min
€17($17)
on demand95km (59 miles)

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Airports near Dijon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
43km (27 miles) from Dijon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
178km (111 miles) from Dijon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
190km (118 miles) from Dijon