The distance between Besançon and Grenoble is around 340km (211 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon to Grenoble 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 Grenoble → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble.
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Grenoble.
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There are several options for getting from Besançon to Grenoble by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).
The distance between Besançon and Grenoble is around 340km (211 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Besançon and Grenoble by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Grenoble is to drive which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €61 ($61).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Grenoble, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Grenoble. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Grenoble. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Besançon and Grenoble. It typically takes around 4h 40m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Besançon and Grenoble with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 6hrs.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Grenoble. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 4h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Grenoble. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Grenoble. instead which will take 4hrs.
The closest major airport to Grenoble is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 78km (49 miles) from Grenoble. Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) and Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Grenoble. The distance is around 340km (211 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Grenoble is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €56 ($56).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4hrs | €56($56) | 4 times a day | 362km (225 miles) |
Bus + 2 similar | 4h 40m | €25($25) | every 20 mins | 360km (224 miles) |
Bus to Grenoble - Bus Station | 5h 55m | €15($15) | once daily | 360km (224 miles) |
Bus to Grenoble | 6hrs | €21($21) | once daily | 354km (220 miles) |
Drive | 3h 5m | €61($61) | on demand | 340km (211 miles) |
The following major airports near Grenoble offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.