How to travel from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Besançon, France

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Besançon is around 774km (481 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Besançon by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BesançonLes Sables-dʼOlonne if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Nantes, plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance774km (481 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Besançon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €155 ($155) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Besançon is around 774km (481 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 600km (373 miles)

It takes around 6h 25m to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €155 ($155) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 25m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Les Sables-dʼOlonne 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 twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 25m.

TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Besançon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 4h 35m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 6h 10m.

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 Sables-dʼOlonne and Besançon. The distance is around 774km (481 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 25m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Les Sables-dʼOlonne and Besançon

Transport options from Les Sables-dʼOlonne to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane + 4 similar
4h 35m
€200($200)
every 3 hours981km (610 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 30m
€190($190)
every 4 hours1,085km (674 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6hrs
€220($220)
once daily940km (584 miles)
Train and Plane6h 10m
€155($155)
4 times a day894km (555 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 10m
€310($310)
every 3 hours904km (561 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€205($205)
twice daily878km (545 miles)
Train via Nantes8h 30m
€245($245)
every 20 mins821km (510 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€140($140)
on demand774km (481 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