How to travel from Troyes to Besançon, France

The distance between Troyes and Besançon is around 265km (165 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Troyes 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 Dijon Ville and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €51($51)
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Bus

Take the bus to Dijon Ville and then to Besançon.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Distance265km (165 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Troyes and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Troyes to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 3h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €48 ($48).

The distance between Troyes and Besançon is around 265km (165 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 187km (116 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Troyes 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 Troyes to Besançon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €48 ($48).

The cheapest way to travel between Troyes and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Troyes and Besançon. It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Troyes to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon Ville. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Troyes and Besançon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Troyes and Besançon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 5 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Troyes to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Dijon Ville. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

SNCF Bus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Troyes and Besançon. Buses run 5 times a week 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 Troyes to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 3h 5m.

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 Troyes and Besançon. The distance is around 265km (165 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 Troyes to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €51 ($51).

How do I get from Troyes to Besançon

Compare travel optionsbetween Troyes and Besançon

Transport options from Troyes to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
€51($51)
once daily304km (189 miles)
Bus
3h 50m
€44($44)
5 times a week281km (175 miles)
Drive
2h 25m
€48($48)
on demand265km (165 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