The distance between Paris and Besançon is around 375km (233 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Paris 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 → Paris if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Besancon Viotte.
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Take the bus to Besançon.
There are several options for getting from Paris to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 5h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €70 ($70).
The distance between Paris and Besançon is around 375km (233 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 329km (204 miles)
It takes around 2h 35m to get from Paris and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €70 ($70).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Besançon. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Besançon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 2h 35m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Paris and Besançon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Paris and Besançon. It typically takes around 5h 15m and departs every 20 mins.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Besançon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 5h 15m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Paris and Besançon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 5h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 2h 35m.
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 Paris and Besançon. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 2h 35m | €70($70) | every 20 mins | 375km (233 miles) |
Train via Dijon Ville | 3h 50m | €61($61) | every 4 hours | 402km (250 miles) |
Bus | 5h 15m | €23($23) | every 20 mins | 410km (255 miles) |
Drive | 3h 50m | €75($75) | on demand | 415km (258 miles) |
The following major airports near Besançon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.