How to travel from Reims to Besançon, France

The distance between Reims and Besançon is around 357km (222 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 3h 25m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Reims 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 Paris-Est then Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)

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Train and Bus

Take the train to Chalons En Champagne and then to Vesoul then take the bus to PEM Viotte.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €62($62)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Distance381km (237 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Reims to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €61 ($61) and will take around 4h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €69 ($69).

The distance between Reims and Besançon is around 357km (222 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 269km (167 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Reims and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Besançon is to drive which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €69 ($69).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €61 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Besançon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris-Est, Paris Nord, Gare de Lyon and Dijon. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Reims and Besançon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Reims and Besançon. We recommend that you drive to Besançon. instead which will take 3h 25m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris-Est then Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 3h 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 Reims and Besançon. The distance is around 381km (237 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €120 ($120).

How do I get from Reims to Besançon

Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Besançon

Transport options from Reims to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€120($120)
every 3 hours527km (328 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville4h 30m
€61($61)
3 times a week399km (248 miles)
Train and Bus
3h 55m
€62($62)
6 times a week357km (222 miles)
Drive
3h 25m
€69($69)
on demand381km (237 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