How to travel from Les Baux-de-Provence to Besançon, France

The distance between Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon is around 468km (291 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Les Baux-de-Provence 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 BesançonLes Baux-de-Provence 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 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration7h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance506km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Les Baux-de-Provence to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €35 ($35) and will take around 7h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €165 ($165).

The distance between Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon is around 468km (291 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 4h 20m to get from Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Baux-de-Provence to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €165 ($165).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €35 ($35) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon. It typically takes around 4h 20m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Baux-de-Provence to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Avignon Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 20m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 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 Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon. It typically takes around 7h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Les Baux-de-Provence to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in PEM Gare Routière Avignon, Le Lac and Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Baux-de-Provence to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 4h 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 Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon. The distance is around 506km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Baux-de-Provence to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Baux-de-Provence and Besançon

Transport options from Les Baux-de-Provence to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 20m
€165($165)
4 times a day468km (291 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 35m
€39($39)
every 20 mins518km (322 miles)
Bus to Besançon7h 50m
€35($35)
once daily518km (322 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€90($90)
on demand506km (314 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