How to travel from Toulon to Besançon, France

The distance between Toulon and Besançon is around 587km (365 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 5h 20m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Toulon 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.

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Train via Lyon Part Dieu

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

  • Duration5h 20m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
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1 similiar route

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €285($285)
Operated by

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1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €38($38)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration5h 45m
  • Distance626km (389 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Toulon and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Toulon to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €38 ($38) and will take around 8h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 5h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Toulon and Besançon is around 587km (365 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 457km (284 miles)

It takes around 5h 30m to get from Toulon and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Toulon to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 5h 20m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Toulon and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €38 ($38) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Toulon and Besançon. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct train services that runs from Toulon 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 5h 30m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Toulon and Besançon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Toulon and Besançon. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Toulon to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 8h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Toulon and Besançon. Buses run twice daily and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Toulon to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 50m.

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 Toulon and Besançon. The distance is around 626km (389 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Toulon to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 30m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Toulon and Besançon

Transport options from Toulon to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Lyon Part Dieu + 1 similar
5h 20m
€110($110)
4 times a day598km (372 miles)
Train5h 30m
€130($130)
every 20 mins665km (413 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
5h 50m
€285($285)
4 times a day587km (365 miles)
Train to Nice Ville, plane6h 35m
€270($270)
4 times a day684km (425 miles)
Bus
8h 35m
€38($38)
twice daily635km (395 miles)
Drive
5h 45m
€115($115)
on demand626km (389 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