How to travel from Besançon to Frejus, France

The distance between Besançon and Frejus is around 599km (372 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Besançon to Frejus 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, plane and bus

Take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Gare Routière Fréjus.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to St Raphael Valescure.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Fréjus - Saint-Raphaël.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Drive

Drive to Fréjus.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance662km (411 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Frejus

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Frejus by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 9hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Besançon and Frejus is around 599km (372 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 427km (265 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Besançon and Frejus 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 Frejus is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Frejus, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Frejus. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Frejus. 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 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Frejus. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Frejus. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Frejus. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Frejus. Buses run once daily and take around 9hrs 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 Frejus. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Gare Routière Fréjus. instead which will take 5hrs.

The closest major airport to Frejus is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 45km (28 miles) from Frejus. 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 Frejus. The distance is around 662km (411 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 Frejus is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €125 ($125).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Frejus

Transport options from Besançon to Frejus
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse, plane and bus + 1 similar
3h 45m
€170($170)
5 times a day671km (417 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus5hrs
€250($250)
4 times a day599km (372 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 10m
€125($125)
4 times a day761km (473 miles)
Train to Cannes7h 20m
€155($155)
twice daily822km (511 miles)
Bus
9hrs
€34($34)
once daily724km (450 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€120($120)
on demand662km (411 miles)

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Airports near Frejus

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
45km (28 miles) from Frejus
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
60km (37 miles) from Frejus
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
122km (76 miles) from Frejus