How to travel from Rochefort to Besançon, France

The distance between Rochefort and Besançon is around 749km (465 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Rochefort to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BesançonRochefort if you're planning a return trip.

🚀 Fastest
1
train
+
plane
+
train
+

Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane

Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.

  • Duration5h 15m
  • Flight time1h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5 similiar routes

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

2
3 x train
+

Train

Take the train to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)

1 similiar route

We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.

💰 Cheapest
3
bus
+
bus
+

Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Besançon.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
4
train
+
3 x bus
+

Train and Bus

Take the train to Angouleme then take the bus to Limoges - Terminal Cars then Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
Operated by

Multiple operators

5
car
+

Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Distance749km (465 miles)
Get turn-by-turn directions

Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Rochefort and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Rochefort to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €47 ($47) and will take around 12h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €245 ($245).

The distance between Rochefort and Besançon is around 749km (465 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 553km (344 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Rochefort and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Rochefort to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 15m and will set you back approx €245 ($245).

The cheapest way to travel between Rochefort and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €47 ($47) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Rochefort and Besançon. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Rochefort to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Rochelle Ville, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Dijon. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Rochefort and Besançon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6hrs, 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 Rochefort and Besançon. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Rochefort to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in La Rochelle and Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Rochefort and Besançon. Buses run once daily and take around 12h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Rochefort to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 6h 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.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Rochefort and Besançon. The distance is around 749km (465 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Rochefort to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €170 ($170).

How do I get from Rochefort to Besançon

Compare travel optionsbetween Rochefort and Besançon

Transport options from Rochefort to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane + 5 similar
5h 15m
€245($245)
every 4 hours1,056km (656 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane5h 20m
€280($280)
4 times a day1,040km (646 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 35m
€230($230)
once daily956km (594 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane6h 45m
€285($285)
once daily999km (621 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane6h 50m
€190($190)
4 times a day880km (547 miles)
Train and Plane6h 55m
€200($200)
4 times a day953km (592 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6hrs
€170($170)
every 4 hours873km (542 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps7h 30m
€240($240)
twice daily785km (488 miles)
Bus
12h 30m
€47($47)
once daily922km (573 miles)
Train and Bus
13h 45m
€51($51)
twice a week916km (569 miles)
Drive
6h 55m
€135($135)
on demand749km (465 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Rochefort and Besançon

Bus companies

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