How to travel from Calvi to Besançon, France
The distance between Calvi and Besançon is around 831km (516 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m.
5 routes found
We've found 5 different ways to get from Calvi to Besançon by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Besançon → Calvi if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Calvi (CLY) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Lausanne then Mouchard and then to Besancon Viotte.
- Duration5h 50m
- Flight time2h 50m
- Typical cost€410($410)
Multiple operators
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Bus, Ferry and Train
Take the bus to Bastia gare Prefecture then take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€470($475)
Multiple operators
Bus and Ferry
Take the bus to Bastia gare Prefecture then take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and then to Besançon.
- Duration18h 40m
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
Car, Ferry and Train
Drive to Bastia then take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Besançon Viotte.
- Duration15hrs
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical cost€255($255)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calvi and Besançon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calvi to Besançon by bus, plane, train, car and ferry. The cheapest option is to take the bus and then take a ferry which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 18h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €410 ($410).
The distance between Calvi and Besançon is around 831km (516 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 562km (349 miles)
It takes around 5h 50m to get from Calvi and Besançon by bus, plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Calvi to Besançon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 5h 50m and will set you back approx €410 ($410).
The cheapest way to travel between Calvi and Besançon is to take the bus and then take a ferry which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Calvi and Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Calvi (CLY) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Lausanne then Mouchard and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calvi and Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Calvi (CLY) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Lausanne then Mouchard and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calvi to Besançon. We recommend that you take the bus to Casamozza then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Calvi to Besançon. We recommend that you take the bus to Casamozza then fly from Bastia (BIA) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 50m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calvi to Besançon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €255 ($255).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calvi and Besançon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 1 similar | 5h 50m | €410($410) | once daily | 1,422km (883 miles) |
| Bus, Plane and Train | 5h 50m | €255($255) | 5 times a week | 831km (516 miles) |
Bus, Ferry and Train | 16h 20m | €470($475) | 5 times a week | 1,372km (853 miles) |
Bus and Ferry | 18h 40m | €120($120) | 5 times a week | 1,359km (844 miles) |
Car, Ferry and Train | 15hrs | €255($255) | 5 times a week | 1,353km (841 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Calvi and Besançon
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Ferry operators
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Train operators
Bus companies
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Airports near Besançon
The following major airports near Besançon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Besançon
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Besançon
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 183km (114 miles) from Besançon