How to travel from Megeve to Besançon, France

The distance between Megeve and Besançon is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Megeve to Besançon by bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance245km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Megeve and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Megeve to Besançon by bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 6h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €44 ($44).

The distance between Megeve and Besançon is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 160km (100 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Megeve and Besançon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Megeve to Besançon is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €44 ($44).

The cheapest way to travel between Megeve and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Megeve and Besançon. We recommend that you drive to Besançon. instead which will take 2h 60m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Megeve and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Megeve to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sallanches Gare and Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Megeve and Besançon. Buses run twice daily and take around 6h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Megeve to Besançon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon. instead which will take 6h 55m.

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 Megeve and Besançon. The distance is around 245km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Megeve to Besançon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €33 ($33).

How do I get from Megeve to Besançon

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Transport options from Megeve to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
6h 55m
€33($33)
twice daily496km (308 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€44($44)
on demand245km (152 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