How to travel from Giverny to Besançon, France

The distance between Giverny and Besançon is around 456km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Giverny to Besançon by bus, train, 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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Bus to Terminal Jules Verne, plane and train

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Bus

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne and then to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then take the train to Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
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Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance478km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Giverny and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Giverny to Besançon by bus, train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €79 ($79).

The distance between Giverny and Besançon is around 456km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Giverny and Besançon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Giverny to Besançon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €79 ($79).

The cheapest way to travel between Giverny and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Giverny and Besançon. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then take the train to Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 3h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Giverny and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Giverny to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Terminal Jules Verne and Paris. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

TAM en Yvelines and FlixBus run regular bus services between Giverny and Besançon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Giverny to Besançon. We recommend that you take the bus to Terminal Jules Verne then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 55m.

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 Giverny and Besançon. The distance is around 478km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Giverny to Besançon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €79 ($79).

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Transport options from Giverny to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Terminal Jules Verne, plane and train + 1 similar
4h 5m
€240($240)
5 times a week678km (421 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train5h 55m
€170($170)
5 times a week756km (469 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€28($28)
5 times a week493km (306 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€79($79)
5 times a week456km (284 miles)
Bus to Terminal Jules Verne, Train3h 55m
€70($70)
5 times a week456km (283 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€86($86)
on demand478km (297 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