How to travel from Besançon to Verdon Gorge, France

The distance between Besançon and Verdon Gorge is around 578km (359 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Besançon to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Verdon GorgeBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Mulhouse, plane and bus

Take the train to Mulhouse then fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Les Arcs Draguignan.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache then Grenoble and then to Senez - RD 4085.

  • Duration9h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
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1 similiar route

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Aix-en-Provence TGV then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance578km (359 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Verdon Gorge

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Verdon Gorge by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 11h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train, then fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 5h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).

The distance between Besançon and Verdon Gorge is around 578km (359 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (241 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Besançon and Verdon Gorge by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Verdon Gorge is to take the train, then fly and then take the bus which takes around 5h 30m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville and Les Arcs Draguignan. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Verdon Gorge. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 50m, 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 Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 9h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Grenoble and Senez - RD 4085. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 45m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Besançon and Verdon Gorge. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 45m 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 Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Nice (NCE) then take the bus to Castellane - Place Marcel Sauvaire. instead which will take 6h 45m.

The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 578km (359 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Verdon Gorge is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).

How do I get from Besançon to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Besançon to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Mulhouse, plane and bus + 3 similar
5h 30m
€290($290)
twice daily756km (470 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus6h 45m
€370($370)
twice daily684km (425 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane and bus6h 50m
€295($295)
once daily667km (414 miles)
Train, Plane, Bus and Taxi6h 30m
€360($360)
every 20 mins643km (400 miles)
Train
6h 50m
€285($285)
4 times a day799km (496 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9h 45m
€215($215)
once daily642km (399 miles)
Bus via Grenoble - Bus Station11h 40m
€105($105)
once daily650km (404 miles)
Train and Bus + 1 similar
6h 20m
€195($195)
every 20 mins658km (409 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, bus9h 10m
€245($245)
once daily644km (400 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€105($105)
on demand578km (359 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge