How to travel from Besançon to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Besançon and Strasbourg is around 248km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2hrs.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon to Strasbourg 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 StrasbourgBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance248km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Strasbourg by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Besançon and Strasbourg is around 248km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (123 miles)

It takes around 2hrs to get from Besançon and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 2hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Strasbourg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Besançon Franche-Comté TGV. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 2hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Strasbourg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 2hrs, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Besançon and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Strasbourg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 50m 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 Strasbourg. We recommend that you take the train to Strasbourg. instead which will take 2hrs.

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 248km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 2hrs and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Strasbourg

Transport options from Besançon to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2hrs
€76($76)
every 4 hours248km (154 miles)
Train via Belfort2h 50m
€95($95)
hourly252km (157 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
€16($16)
every 4 hours255km (159 miles)
Bus to Strasbourg4h 25m
€13($13)
once daily265km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€45($45)
on demand248km (154 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg