How to travel from Besançon to Versailles, France

The distance between Besançon and Versailles is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Besançon to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train

Take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Paris Gare De Lyon.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated bySNCF+ 2 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG).

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Versailles.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance412km (256 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Versailles

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Versailles by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Besançon and Versailles is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Besançon and Versailles by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Versailles is to take the train which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Versailles, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Versailles. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville, Paris Gare De Lyon and La Défense. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Versailles. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Versailles. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Versailles. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris, Aéroport Orly 4 and Gare Massy Palaiseau. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Besançon and Versailles. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 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 Versailles. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG). instead which will take 5h 30m.

The closest major airport to Versailles is Orly Airport (ORY) (ORY) which is approximately 19km (12 miles) from Versailles. Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) and Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA) (BVA) 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 Versailles. The distance is around 412km (256 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Versailles is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Versailles

Transport options from Besançon to Versailles
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
€83($83)
hourly402km (250 miles)
Train and Plane
5h 30m
€165($165)
4 times a day719km (447 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€28($28)
once daily431km (268 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€74($74)
on demand412km (256 miles)

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Airports near Versailles

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

ORY
Orly Airport (ORY)
International Airport
Distance
19km (12 miles) from Versailles
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
39km (24 miles) from Versailles
BVA
Beauvais-Tillé Airport (BVA)
International Airport
Distance
73km (45 miles) from Versailles