How to travel from Dijon to Besançon, France

The distance between Dijon and Besançon is around 91km (57 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 55min.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Dijon 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 BesançonDijon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration55min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
Operated bySNCF+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Besançon.

  • Duration1h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration58min
  • Distance96km (59 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dijon and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Dijon to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €9 ($9) and will take around 1h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 55min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €16 ($16).

The distance between Dijon and Besançon is around 91km (57 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 75km (46 miles)

It takes around 55min to get from Dijon and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 58min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dijon to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 55min and will set you back approx €16 ($16).

The cheapest way to travel between Dijon and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €9 ($9) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dijon and Besançon. It typically takes around 55min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Dijon and Besançon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 55min.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Dijon and Besançon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 55min, 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 Dijon and Besançon. It typically takes around 1h 25m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Dijon and Besançon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1h 25m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Dijon and Besançon. Buses run twice daily and take around 1h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dijon to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 55min.

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 Dijon and Besançon. The distance is around 96km (59 miles) by road and it will take around 58min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dijon to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 55min and will usually cost around €16 ($16).

How do I get from Dijon to Besançon

Compare travel optionsbetween Dijon and Besançon

Transport options from Dijon to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
55min
€16($16)
hourly91km (57 miles)
Bus
1h 25m
€9($9)
twice daily96km (60 miles)
Drive
58min
€18($18)
on demand96km (59 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