How to travel from Menton to Besançon, France
The distance between Menton and Besançon is around 552km (343 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Menton 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.
👋 Also check out Besançon → Menton if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Mulhouse then Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and then to Besançon Viotte.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 10m
- Typical cost€180($180)
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3 similiar routes
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Train via Marseille St Charles
Take the train to Marseille St Charles then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.
- Duration7h 40m
- Departs4 times a day
- Typical cost€155($155)
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.
- Duration10h 35m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€47($47)
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Besançon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Menton to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €180 ($180).
The distance between Menton and Besançon is around 552km (343 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 402km (250 miles)
It takes around 8h 10m to get from Menton and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Menton to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €180 ($180).
The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Besançon. It typically takes around 8h 10m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 10m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Menton and Besançon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 8h 10m, 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 Menton and Besançon. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Antibes and Lyon Perrache. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Menton and Besançon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 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 Menton and Besançon. The distance is around 750km (466 miles) by road and it will take around 7hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 10m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).
Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Besançon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 3 similar | 3h 50m | €180($180) | hourly | 641km (399 miles) |
| Fly to Zurich (ZRH), train | 5hrs | €415($415) | every 4 hours | 739km (459 miles) |
| Fly to Geneva (GVA), train | 5h 10m | €165($165) | once daily | 553km (343 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 5h 20m | €240($240) | 4 times a day | 552km (343 miles) |
Train via Marseille St Charles + 2 similar | 7h 40m | €155($155) | 4 times a day | 779km (484 miles) |
| Train | 8h 10m | €155($155) | twice daily | 846km (526 miles) |
| Train via Cannes | 8h 15m | €160($160) | twice daily | 842km (523 miles) |
Bus | 10h 35m | €47($47) | 3 times a week | 818km (509 miles) |
Drive | 7hrs | €135($135) | on demand | 750km (466 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.
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Besançon
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Besançon
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 183km (114 miles) from Besançon