How to travel from Carcassonne to Besançon, France
The distance between Carcassonne and Besançon is around 677km (421 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Carcassonne to Besançon 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 Besançon → Carcassonne if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane
Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.
- Duration4h 15m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€235($235)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.
- Duration6h 5m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple train operators
Bus
Take the bus to Montpellier and then to Besançon.
- Duration8h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€41($41)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Carcassonne and Besançon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Carcassonne to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €41 ($41) and will take around 8h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).
The distance between Carcassonne and Besançon is around 677km (421 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 532km (331 miles)
It takes around 6h 5m to get from Carcassonne and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Carcassonne to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 15m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).
The cheapest way to travel between Carcassonne and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €41 ($41) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Carcassonne and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Carcassonne to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Carcassonne and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 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 Carcassonne and Besançon. It typically takes around 8h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Carcassonne to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Montpellier. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 8h 25m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Carcassonne and Besançon. Buses run once daily and take around 8h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Carcassonne to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then fly from Toulouse (TLS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 35m.
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 Carcassonne and Besançon. The distance is around 697km (433 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Carcassonne to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).
Compare travel optionsbetween Carcassonne and Besançon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane + 5 similar | 4h 15m | €235($235) | hourly | 922km (573 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 4h 25m | €225($225) | twice daily | 859km (534 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 10m | €395($395) | every 3 hours | 1,024km (636 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 5h 30m | €260($260) | once daily | 793km (493 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 35m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 710km (441 miles) |
| Train to Toulouse Matabiau, plane | 5h 50m | €240($240) | every 3 hours | 1,064km (661 miles) |
Train | 6h 5m | €120($120) | 4 times a day | 677km (421 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 25m | €41($41) | once daily | 703km (437 miles) |
| Bus via Lyon Perrache | 11h 5m | €43($43) | 4 times a week | 799km (496 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €125($125) | on demand | 697km (433 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.
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