How to travel from Dunkirk to Besançon, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Besançon is around 656km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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.

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Train to Lille Europe, plane

Take the train to Lille Europe and then to Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €295($295)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord then Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Besançon.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €37($37)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration5h 60m
  • Distance656km (408 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €295 ($295).

The distance between Dunkirk and Besançon is around 656km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 498km (310 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Dunkirk and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €295 ($295).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Besançon. It typically takes around 4h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Dijon. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Dunkirk and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 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 Dunkirk and Besançon. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Besançon. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 15m.

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 Dunkirk and Besançon. The distance is around 656km (408 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Besançon

Transport options from Dunkirk to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 3 similar
3h 50m
€295($295)
every 4 hours851km (529 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane4h 60m
€210($210)
once daily842km (523 miles)
Train and Plane5h 15m
€315($315)
4 times a day884km (549 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane5h 35m
€285($285)
once daily955km (593 miles)
Train
4h 50m
€140($140)
4 times a day671km (417 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€37($37)
once daily714km (444 miles)
Drive
5h 60m
€120($120)
on demand656km (408 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