How to travel from Besançon to Honfleur, France

The distance between Besançon and Honfleur is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon to Honfleur by bus, car, train 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 Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the bus to Honfleur.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Honfleur.

  • Duration8h 20m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Honfleur.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Distance587km (365 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Honfleur

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Honfleur by bus, car, train and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Besançon and Honfleur is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)

It takes around 8h 20m to get from Besançon and Honfleur by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Honfleur is to drive which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Honfleur, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Besançon and Honfleur. We recommend that you drive to Honfleur. instead which will take 5h 30m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Besançon and Honfleur. It typically takes around 8h 20m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Honfleur. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 20m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Besançon and Honfleur. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 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 Honfleur. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Caen (CFR) then take the bus to Honfleur: Gare Routière. instead which will take 6h 15m.

The closest major airport to Honfleur is Saint Gatien Airport (DOL) (DOL) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Honfleur. Carpiquet Airport (CFR) (CFR) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Honfleur. The distance is around 587km (365 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Honfleur is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 20m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Besançon to Honfleur

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Honfleur

Transport options from Besançon to Honfleur
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse, plane and bus + 2 similar
5h 55m
€225($225)
4 times a week785km (488 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 15m
€320($320)
4 times a day893km (555 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane and bus7h 30m
€175($175)
4 times a week880km (547 miles)
Bus
8h 20m
€36($36)
6 times a week599km (372 miles)
Drive
5h 30m
€105($105)
on demand587km (365 miles)

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Airports near Honfleur

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

DOL
Saint Gatien Airport (DOL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Honfleur
CFR
Carpiquet Airport (CFR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
57km (35 miles) from Honfleur
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Honfleur