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.
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 Besançon → Orange if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.
Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then take the bus to Besançon.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 4h 55m | €65($65) | 4 times a day | 416km (259 miles) |
Bus | 6h 60m | €34($34) | every 20 mins | 505km (314 miles) |
Train and Bus | 6h 35m | €45($45) | once daily | 461km (286 miles) |
Drive | 4h 10m | €81($81) | on demand | 449km (279 miles) |
The following major airports near Besançon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.