How to travel from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Besançon, France

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon is around 513km (319 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Besançon 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 BesançonBrive-la-Gaillarde if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville, Nevers then Dijon and then to Besançon Viotte.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €225($225)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Distance513km (319 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 9h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon is around 513km (319 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 416km (258 miles)

It takes around 6h 50m to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Besançon is to drive which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville, Nevers and Dijon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon. Trains depart every 4 hours 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Centre Commercial Ouest and Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Vierzon Ville, Nevers then Dijon and then to Besançon Viotte. instead which will take 6h 50m.

The closest major airport to Besançon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Besançon. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) 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 Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon. The distance is around 513km (319 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 50m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brive-la-Gaillarde and Besançon

Transport options from Brive-la-Gaillarde to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 50m
€225($225)
every 4 hours703km (437 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€36($36)
4 times a day612km (380 miles)
Bus via Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport9h 35m
€32($32)
once daily664km (413 miles)
Drive
5h 20m
€90($90)
on demand513km (319 miles)

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Airports near Besançon

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

DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
50km (31 miles) from Besançon
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
120km (75 miles) from Besançon
LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
183km (114 miles) from Besançon