How to travel from Strasbourg to Besançon, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Besançon is around 247km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Strasbourg to Besançon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €76($76)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Besançon.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance247km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €76 ($76).

The distance between Strasbourg and Besançon is around 247km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 197km (123 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Strasbourg and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €76 ($76).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Besançon. It typically takes around 1h 55m and departs every 2 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Strasbourg to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. These services run every 2 hours and will take a minimum of 1h 55m.

TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Strasbourg and Besançon. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 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 Strasbourg and Besançon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Strasbourg and Besançon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Besançon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. instead which will take 1h 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 Strasbourg and Besançon. The distance is around 247km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €76 ($76).

How do I get from Strasbourg to Besançon

Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Besançon

Transport options from Strasbourg to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 55m
€76($76)
every 2 hours248km (154 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 50m
€16($16)
every 4 hours256km (159 miles)
Bus to Besançon4h 20m
€13($13)
once daily264km (164 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€45($45)
on demand247km (154 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