How to travel from Saint-Raphaël to Besançon, France

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Besançon is around 591km (367 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Saint-Raphaël to Besançon by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Nice Ville, plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.

  • Duration4h 5m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
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Train via Lyon Part Dieu

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Distance664km (413 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Raphaël and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Saint-Raphaël to Besançon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €120 ($120) and will take around 6h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €205 ($205).

The distance between Saint-Raphaël and Besançon is around 591km (367 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 428km (266 miles)

It takes around 6h 35m to get from Saint-Raphaël and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Besançon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 5m and will set you back approx €205 ($205).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Raphaël and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €120 ($120) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Raphaël and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Raphaël to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Besançon Franche-Comté TGV. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Raphaël and Besançon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 6h 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 Saint-Raphaël and Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 4h 5m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Raphaël to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 40m.

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-Raphaël and Besançon. The distance is around 664km (413 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Raphaël to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 35m and will usually cost around €140 ($140).

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Transport options from Saint-Raphaël to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nice Ville, plane + 2 similar
4h 5m
€205($205)
every 3 hours680km (423 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane5h 25m
€190($190)
once daily591km (367 miles)
Train and Plane5h 40m
€260($260)
4 times a day591km (367 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar
6h 20m
€120($120)
4 times a day691km (430 miles)
Train6h 35m
€140($140)
every 20 mins759km (472 miles)
Drive
6h 10m
€120($120)
on demand664km (413 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