How to travel from Grenoble to Besançon, France

The distance between Grenoble and Besançon is around 337km (209 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 BesançonGrenoble if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €56($56)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Besançon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Distance337km (209 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €15 ($15) and will take around 5h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €61 ($61).

The distance between Grenoble and Besançon is around 337km (209 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 229km (142 miles)

It takes around 4h 5m to get from Grenoble and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Besançon is to drive which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €61 ($61).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €15 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Besançon. It typically takes around 4h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grenoble to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 5m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Grenoble and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 5m, 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 Grenoble and Besançon. It typically takes around 5h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Besançon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 5h 45m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Besançon. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 4h 5m.

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 Grenoble and Besançon. The distance is around 337km (209 miles) by road and it will take around 3hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 5m and will usually cost around €56 ($56).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Besançon

Transport options from Grenoble to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 5m
€56($56)
4 times a day345km (214 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 45m
€21($21)
once daily361km (224 miles)
Bus to Besançon5h 55m
€15($15)
once daily359km (223 miles)
Drive
3hrs
€61($61)
on demand337km (209 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