How to travel from Nimes to Besançon, France

The distance between Nimes and Besançon is around 470km (292 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Nimes to Besançon by train, 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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Train

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

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration4h 40m
  • Distance501km (311 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nimes and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Nimes to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 7h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Nimes and Besançon is around 470km (292 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (248 miles)

It takes around 4hrs to get from Nimes and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Nimes to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

The cheapest way to travel between Nimes and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Nimes and Besançon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Nimes 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 4hrs.

TGV inOui, Renfe SNCF, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Nimes and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4hrs, 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 Nimes and Besançon. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Nimes to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Nimes and Besançon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nimes to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 4hrs.

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 Nimes and Besançon. The distance is around 501km (311 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nimes to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €90 ($90).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Nimes and Besançon

Transport options from Nimes to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4hrs
€90($90)
4 times a day470km (292 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 55m
€32($32)
every 20 mins508km (315 miles)
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station7h 20m
€26($26)
4 times a week509km (316 miles)
Drive
4h 40m
€90($90)
on demand501km (311 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