How to travel from Saint-Malo to Besançon, France

The distance between Saint-Malo and Besançon is around 782km (486 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Malo 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 BesançonSaint-Malo if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Pontchaillou, plane

Take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) then take the train to Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

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

  • Duration5h 40m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
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Bus

Take the bus to Rennes then Paris and then to Besançon.

  • Duration10h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Distance782km (486 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Malo and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Saint-Malo to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €51 ($51) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Saint-Malo and Besançon is around 782km (486 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 619km (384 miles)

It takes around 5h 40m to get from Saint-Malo and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Malo to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Malo and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €51 ($51) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Malo and Besançon. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Malo to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Dijon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5h 40m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Malo and Besançon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Saint-Malo and Besançon. It typically takes around 10h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Malo to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Rennes and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Malo and Besançon. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Malo to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Pontchaillou then fly from Rennes (RNS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 45m.

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 Saint-Malo and Besançon. The distance is around 782km (486 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Malo to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Malo and Besançon

Transport options from Saint-Malo to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Pontchaillou, plane + 4 similar
5h 40m
€265($265)
hourly829km (515 miles)
Train and Plane5h 45m
€190($190)
4 times a day901km (560 miles)
Train to Pontchaillou, plane5h 45m
€285($285)
once daily934km (580 miles)
Train to Rennes, plane6h 60m
€210($210)
4 times a day1,012km (629 miles)
Train to Caen, plane8h 5m
€365($365)
twice daily1,054km (655 miles)
Train
5h 40m
€155($155)
every 20 mins824km (512 miles)
Bus
10h 45m
€51($51)
once daily806km (501 miles)
Drive
7h 10m
€140($140)
on demand782km (486 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