How to travel from Honfleur to Besançon, France

The distance between Honfleur and Besançon is around 589km (366 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 5h 35m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Honfleur to Besançon by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BesançonHonfleur if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus to Paris La Défense, plane and train

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

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €250($250)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Besançon.

  • Duration8h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Distance589km (366 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Honfleur and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Honfleur to Besançon by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 8h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 5h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €105 ($105).

The distance between Honfleur and Besançon is around 589km (366 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 492km (306 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Honfleur and Besançon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Honfleur to Besançon is to drive which takes around 5h 35m and will set you back approx €105 ($105).

The cheapest way to travel between Honfleur and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Honfleur and Besançon. We recommend that you drive to Besançon. instead which will take 5h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Honfleur and Besançon. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Honfleur to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Honfleur and Besançon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Honfleur to Besançon. We recommend that you take the bus to Caen: Gare Routière then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 6hrs.

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 Honfleur and Besançon. The distance is around 589km (366 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Honfleur to Besançon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €36 ($36).

How do I get from Honfleur to Besançon

Compare travel optionsbetween Honfleur and Besançon

Transport options from Honfleur to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Paris La Défense, plane and train + 2 similar
5h 35m
€250($250)
twice a week784km (487 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6hrs
€320($320)
4 times a day875km (544 miles)
Bus to Paris La Défense, plane and train7h 20m
€180($180)
twice a week862km (536 miles)
Bus
8h 15m
€36($36)
4 times a week600km (373 miles)
Drive
5h 35m
€105($105)
on demand589km (366 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