How to travel from Orange to Besançon, France

The distance between Orange and Besançon is around 416km (259 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Orange 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.

👋 Also check out BesançonOrange if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €65($65)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 60m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €34($34)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then take the bus to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

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🚀 Fastest
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Distance449km (279 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orange and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Orange to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €34 ($34) and will take around 6h 60m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €81 ($81).

The distance between Orange and Besançon is around 416km (259 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 358km (222 miles)

It takes around 4h 55m to get from Orange and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Orange to Besançon is to drive which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €81 ($81).

The cheapest way to travel between Orange and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €34 ($34) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Orange and Besançon. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Orange 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 55m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Orange and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 55m, 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 Orange and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 60m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Orange to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac le Pontet and Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 60m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Orange and Besançon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orange to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 4h 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 Orange and Besançon. The distance is around 449km (279 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orange to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 55m and will usually cost around €65 ($65).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Orange and Besançon

Transport options from Orange to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 55m
€65($65)
4 times a day416km (259 miles)
Bus
6h 60m
€34($34)
every 20 mins505km (314 miles)
Train and Bus
6h 35m
€45($45)
once daily461km (286 miles)
Drive
4h 10m
€81($81)
on demand449km (279 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Orange and Besançon

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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