How to travel from Besançon to Toulon, France

The distance between Besançon and Toulon is around 628km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 15m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon to Toulon 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

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Toulon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €115($115)

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €270($270)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Toulon.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Toulon.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance628km (390 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Toulon

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Toulon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €115 ($115).

The distance between Besançon and Toulon is around 628km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)

It takes around 5h 15m to get from Besançon and Toulon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Toulon is to take the train which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €115 ($115).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Toulon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Toulon. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 5h 15m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Toulon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 5h 15m, 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 Toulon. It typically takes around 8h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Toulon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Toulon. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 40m 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 Toulon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the train to Toulon. instead which will take 6h 20m.

The closest major airport to Toulon is Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Toulon. 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Toulon. The distance is around 628km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Toulon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 15m and will usually cost around €115 ($115).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Toulon

Transport options from Besançon to Toulon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
5h 15m
€115($115)
4 times a day668km (415 miles)
Train via Cannes7h 55m
€185($185)
twice daily912km (567 miles)
Train and Plane
6h 20m
€270($270)
4 times a day702km (436 miles)
Bus
8h 40m
€38($38)
twice daily633km (394 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€115($115)
on demand628km (390 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Toulon

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

TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Toulon
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
67km (42 miles) from Toulon
NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Toulon