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.
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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Take the train to Paris-Est then Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.
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Take the train to Chalons En Champagne and then to Vesoul then take the bus to PEM Viotte.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 35m | €120($120) | every 3 hours | 527km (328 miles) |
Train via Dijon Ville | 4h 30m | €61($61) | 3 times a week | 399km (248 miles) |
Train and Bus | 3h 55m | €62($62) | 6 times a week | 357km (222 miles) |
Drive | 3h 25m | €69($69) | on demand | 381km (237 miles) |
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The following major airports near Besançon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.