How to travel from Paris to Besançon, France

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.

4 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €70($70)

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Bus

Take the bus to Besançon.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €23($23)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and 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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Paris to Besançon

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Besançon

Transport options from Paris to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 35m
€70($70)
every 20 mins375km (233 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville3h 50m
€61($61)
every 4 hours402km (250 miles)
Bus
5h 15m
€23($23)
every 20 mins410km (255 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€75($75)
on demand415km (258 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