How to travel from Besançon to Troyes, France

The distance between Besançon and Troyes is around 260km (162 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Besançon to Troyes by bus, train and car. 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 then Culmont Chalindrey and then to Troyes.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Pôle Multimod then take the train to Troyes.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Drive

Drive to Troyes.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance265km (164 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Troyes

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Troyes by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Besançon and Troyes is around 260km (162 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Besançon and Troyes by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Troyes is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Troyes, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Troyes. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Troyes. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville and Culmont Chalindrey. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Troyes. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Besançon and Troyes. We recommend that you drive to Troyes. instead which will take 2h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Troyes. We recommend that you take the bus to Pôle Multimod then take the train to Troyes. instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Troyes is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 135km (84 miles) from Troyes. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) 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 Troyes. The distance is around 265km (164 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 Troyes is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Troyes

Transport options from Besançon to Troyes
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3hrs
€52($52)
every 20 mins304km (189 miles)
Bus and Train
2h 50m
€140($140)
4 times a day260km (162 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€48($48)
on demand265km (164 miles)

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Airports near Troyes

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
135km (84 miles) from Troyes
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
136km (84 miles) from Troyes
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
173km (107 miles) from Troyes