How to travel from Besançon to Grasse, France

The distance between Besançon and Grasse is around 558km (347 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Besançon to Grasse 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 Besançon Franche-Comté TGV, plane

Take the train to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV then Mulhouse and then to St Louis then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Cannes.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Cannes.

  • Duration10h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)

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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance707km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Grasse by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 11h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Besançon and Grasse is around 558km (347 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 404km (251 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Besançon and Grasse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Grasse is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Grasse, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Grasse. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville and Cannes. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Grasse. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 7hrs, 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 Grasse. It typically takes around 10h 25m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Cannes and Paul Doumer le Cannet. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Besançon and Grasse. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 25m 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 Grasse. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. 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 Grasse. The distance is around 707km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Grasse is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Transport options from Besançon to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV, plane + 2 similar
3h 35m
€150($150)
twice daily647km (402 miles)
Train and Plane4h 50m
€230($230)
twice daily575km (357 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane4h 55m
€155($155)
once daily558km (347 miles)
Train
7hrs
€140($140)
every 20 mins813km (505 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 25m
€43($43)
every 20 mins716km (445 miles)
Bus via Grenoble - Bus Station11h 30m
€15($15)
once daily656km (408 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€125($125)
on demand707km (439 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse