How to travel from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Besançon, France

The distance between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Besançon is around 163km (101 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) 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 BesançonEuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration1h 20m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
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Bus

Take the bus to Besançon.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €12($12)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Distance163km (101 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Besançon

There are several options for getting from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €12 ($12) and will take around 2h 35m. 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 €86 ($86).

The distance between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Besançon is around 163km (101 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 120km (75 miles)

It takes around 1h 20m to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 1h 20m and will set you back approx €86 ($86).

The cheapest way to travel between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €12 ($12) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Besançon. It typically takes around 1h 20m and departs hourly.

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

Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) 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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Besançon. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Besançon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Besançon. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Besançon from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) is to take the train which will take 1h 20m and cost around €86 ($86).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Mulhouse 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 EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) and Besançon. The distance is around 163km (101 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 20m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).

How do I get from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Besançon

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Transport options from EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 20m
€86($86)
hourly163km (102 miles)
Bus
2h 35m
€12($12)
twice daily166km (103 miles)
Drive
1h 30m
€30($30)
on demand163km (101 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