How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Besançon, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Besançon is around 772km (480 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire 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 Besançon → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nantes, plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.
- Duration3h 50m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€195($195)
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Train
Take the train to Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 then Dijon Ville and then to Besançon Viotte.
- Duration5h 55m
- Departshourly
- Typical cost€200($200)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Nantes then take the bus to Paris and then to Besançon.
- Duration11h 45m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€59($59)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Besançon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €59 ($59) and will take around 11h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Besançon is around 772km (480 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 621km (386 miles)
It takes around 5h 55m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €59 ($59) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Besançon. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs hourly.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes, Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Bercy, Gare de Lyon and Dijon Ville. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Besançon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Saint-Nazaire and Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 3h 50m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire 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 5h 20m.
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-Nazaire and Besançon. The distance is around 790km (491 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €200 ($200).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Besançon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nantes, plane + 5 similar | 3h 50m | €195($195) | every 2 hours | 933km (580 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 45m | €180($180) | every 4 hours | 1,036km (644 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 15m | €210($210) | once daily | 892km (554 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 20m | €150($150) | 4 times a day | 845km (525 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 25m | €300($300) | hourly | 855km (531 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 35m | €170($170) | 4 times a day | 1,036km (644 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 55m | €200($200) | hourly | 829km (515 miles) |
| Train via Nantes | 7h 40m | €235($235) | every 20 mins | 772km (480 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 45m | €59($59) | twice daily | 862km (535 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €140($140) | on demand | 790km (491 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.
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 50km (31 miles) from Besançon
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
- Distance
- 120km (75 miles) from Besançon
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 183km (114 miles) from Besançon