How to travel from Besançon to Nice, France

The distance between Besançon and Nice is around 527km (328 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Besançon to Nice 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, Fly

Take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Nice Ville.

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nice.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance721km (448 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Nice

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Nice by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Besançon and Nice is around 527km (328 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 405km (252 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Besançon and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Nice is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 15m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

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

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville. 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 Nice. 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 Nice. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Nice. 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 10h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Besançon and Nice. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 35m 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 Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE). instead which will take 4h 30m.

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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 Nice. The distance is around 721km (448 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €135 ($135).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Nice

Transport options from Besançon to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse, Fly + 2 similar
3h 15m
€150($150)
hourly617km (383 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€230($230)
4 times a day545km (338 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane4h 35m
€160($160)
once daily527km (328 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7hrs
€135($135)
every 20 mins824km (512 miles)
Train to Cannes8h 15m
€155($155)
twice daily821km (510 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
€45($45)
once daily792km (492 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€130($130)
on demand721km (448 miles)

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Airports near Nice

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice