How to travel from Saint-Tropez to Besançon, France

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Besançon is around 611km (380 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Tropez to Besançon by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BesançonSaint-Tropez if you're planning a return trip.

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Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane

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

  • Duration5h 10m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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Train

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

  • Duration6h 55m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

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Bus

Take the bus to Gare Routière Toulon then Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration10h 40m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €41($41)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Distance665km (413 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Tropez and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Saint-Tropez to Besançon by train, bus, car, ferry and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 10h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take a ferry, then take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 5h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Saint-Tropez and Besançon is around 611km (380 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 444km (276 miles)

It takes around 6h 55m to get from Saint-Tropez and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Besançon is to take a ferry, then take the train and then fly which takes around 5h 10m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Tropez and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Tropez and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 55m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Raphaël-Valescure and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 6h 55m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Tropez and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 6h 55m, 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-Tropez and Besançon. It typically takes around 10h 40m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Tropez to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare Routière Toulon and Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 10h 40m.

ZOU! Var, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Saint-Tropez and Besançon. Buses run twice daily and take around 10h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Tropez to Besançon. We recommend that you take a ferry to Saint-Raphaël then 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 6h 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-Tropez and Besançon. The distance is around 665km (413 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Tropez to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 55m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Transport options from Saint-Tropez to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane + 3 similar
5h 10m
€220($220)
twice daily700km (435 miles)
Ferry to Saint-Raphaël, train and plane6h 30m
€205($205)
once daily612km (380 miles)
Ferry, Train and Plane6h 45m
€280($280)
twice daily611km (380 miles)
Ferry, Train, Plane and Car6h 15m
€240($240)
twice daily875km (544 miles)
Train
6h 55m
€220($220)
4 times a day728km (453 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 40m
€41($41)
twice daily715km (444 miles)
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station10h 45m
€33($33)
once daily712km (442 miles)
Drive
6h 20m
€120($120)
on demand665km (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