How to travel from Limoges to Besançon, France

The distance between Limoges and Besançon is around 494km (307 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Limoges 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.

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Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train

Fly from Limoges (LIG) to Paris Orly (ORY) then take the train to Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration4h 20m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Vierzon Ville, Nevers then Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Distance494km (307 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Limoges and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Limoges to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €29 ($29) and will take around 10h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Limoges and Besançon is around 494km (307 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 396km (246 miles)

It takes around 6h 20m to get from Limoges and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Limoges to Besançon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Limoges and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €29 ($29) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Limoges and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Limoges to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Vierzon Ville, Nevers and Dijon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Limoges and Besançon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 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 Limoges and Besançon. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Limoges to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Gare Perrache. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Limoges and Besançon. Buses run twice a week and take around 9hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Limoges to Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Limoges (LIG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 4h 25m.

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 Limoges and Besançon. The distance is around 494km (307 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Limoges to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €195 ($195).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Limoges and Besançon

Transport options from Limoges to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Paris Orly (ORY), train + 2 similar
4h 20m
€195($195)
every 20 mins731km (454 miles)
Plane and Train4h 25m
€220($220)
every 20 mins547km (340 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
€300($300)
4 times a day755km (469 miles)
Train
6h 20m
€195($195)
every 4 hours604km (376 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
9hrs
€32($32)
twice a week690km (428 miles)
Bus via Lyon Gare Perrache10h 5m
€29($29)
twice a week689km (428 miles)
Drive
5h 10m
€89($89)
on demand494km (307 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