How to travel from Marseille to Besançon, France

The distance between Marseille and Besançon is around 520km (323 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Marseille 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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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Plane and Train

Fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration4h 30m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €35($35)

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Distance562km (349 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €30 ($30) and will take around 8h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €100 ($100).

The distance between Marseille and Besançon is around 520km (323 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 441km (274 miles)

It takes around 4h 30m to get from Marseille and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €100 ($100).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €30 ($30) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Besançon. It typically takes around 4h 30m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Marseille to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Marseille and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 30m, 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 Marseille and Besançon. It typically takes around 7h 15m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Marseille and Besançon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 8h 20m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Marseille and Besançon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 4h 30m.

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 Marseille and Besançon. The distance is around 562km (349 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Marseille to Besançon

Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Besançon

Transport options from Marseille to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 30m
€100($100)
4 times a day532km (330 miles)
Plane and Train
4h 30m
€275($275)
4 times a day520km (323 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
7h 15m
€35($35)
every 20 mins571km (355 miles)
Bus to Besançon8h 20m
€30($30)
once daily592km (368 miles)
Drive
5h 15m
€100($100)
on demand562km (349 miles)

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Airlines

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