How to travel from Lannion to Besançon, France

The distance between Lannion and Besançon is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6h 5m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Lannion 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.

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

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Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Dijon Ville and then to Besançon Viotte.

  • Duration6h 5m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train to Rennes, plane

Take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Lausanne then Mouchard and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €290($290)
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Bus

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

  • Duration14h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance879km (546 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lannion and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Lannion to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 14h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Lannion and Besançon is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (450 miles)

It takes around 6h 5m to get from Lannion and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lannion to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 6h 5m and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Lannion and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lannion and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 5m and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lannion to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Dijon Ville. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 5m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Lannion and Besançon. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6h 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 Lannion and Besançon. It typically takes around 14h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lannion to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare - Pôle d'Échange and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 14h 15m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lannion and Besançon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 14h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lannion to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Rennes then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 6h 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 Lannion and Besançon. The distance is around 879km (546 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lannion to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 5m and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lannion and Besançon

Transport options from Lannion to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6h 5m
€210($210)
once a week910km (565 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane + 5 similar
6h 10m
€290($290)
once a week1,030km (640 miles)
Train and Plane6h 15m
€180($180)
once a week996km (619 miles)
Train to Brest, plane6h 35m
€290($290)
once daily1,044km (649 miles)
Train to Brest, plane6h 45m
€205($205)
once daily1,133km (704 miles)
Train to Brest, plane7h 25m
€330($330)
once daily1,263km (785 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane7h 30m
€205($205)
once a week1,104km (686 miles)
Bus
14h 15m
€44($44)
4 times a week932km (579 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€160($160)
on demand879km (546 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