How to travel from Colmar to Besançon, France

The distance between Colmar and Besançon is around 174km (108 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Colmar 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.

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Train

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €68($68)

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Bus

Take the bus to Besançon.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Distance174km (108 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Colmar and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Colmar to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €11 ($11) and will take around 3h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €68 ($68).

The distance between Colmar and Besançon is around 174km (108 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 137km (85 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from Colmar and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Colmar to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €68 ($68).

The cheapest way to travel between Colmar and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €11 ($11) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Colmar and Besançon. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Colmar to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 20m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Colmar and Besançon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 20m, 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 Colmar and Besançon. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Colmar and Besançon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Colmar and Besançon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Colmar to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse Ville and then to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 1h 20m.

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 Colmar and Besançon. The distance is around 174km (108 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Colmar to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €68 ($68).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Colmar and Besançon

Transport options from Colmar to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
1h 20m
€68($68)
hourly182km (113 miles)
Train via Mulhouse Ville2hrs
€35($35)
hourly186km (116 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
2h 45m
€13($13)
5 times a day182km (113 miles)
Bus to Besançon3h 5m
€11($11)
once daily191km (118 miles)
Drive
1h 40m
€32($32)
on demand174km (108 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