How to travel from Verdon Gorge to Besançon, France

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Besançon is around 576km (358 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs.

11 routes found

We've found 11 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Besançon by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train

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

  • Duration5hrs
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €310($310)
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Train

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

  • Duration7hrs
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière and then to Besançon.

  • Duration10h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
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Bus and Train

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 15m
  • Distance576km (358 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Verdon Gorge and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Besançon by train, bus, car, plane and taxi. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €105 ($105) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 5hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €310 ($310).

The distance between Verdon Gorge and Besançon is around 576km (358 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 389km (241 miles)

It takes around 7hrs to get from Verdon Gorge and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Besançon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 5hrs and will set you back approx €310 ($310).

The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €105 ($105) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Besançon. It typically takes around 7hrs and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Les Arcs and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Verdon Gorge and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7hrs, 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 Verdon Gorge and Besançon. It typically takes around 10h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Senez - RD 4085 and Grenoble - Gare Routière. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 60m.

Zou! LER, FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Besançon. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 60m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Besançon. We recommend that you take the bus to Nice - Aéroport then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 6h 35m.

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 Verdon Gorge and Besançon. The distance is around 576km (358 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7hrs and will usually cost around €275 ($275).

How do I get from Verdon Gorge to Besançon

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Transport options from Verdon Gorge to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train + 4 similar
5hrs
€310($310)
twice daily767km (477 miles)
Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train6h 15m
€545($545)
twice daily865km (537 miles)
Bus to Nice - Aéroport, plane and train6h 25m
€295($295)
once daily678km (422 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train6h 35m
€370($370)
twice daily678km (421 miles)
Taxi, Bus, Plane and Train6h 30m
€360($360)
every 20 mins626km (389 miles)
Train
7hrs
€275($275)
4 times a day728km (453 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
10h 60m
€220($220)
once daily643km (400 miles)
Bus via Grenoble - Gare Routière11h 50m
€105($105)
once daily650km (404 miles)
Bus and Train + 1 similar
6h 25m
€195($195)
every 20 mins640km (398 miles)
Bus to Grenoble - Gare Routière, train9h 20m
€255($255)
once daily627km (390 miles)
Drive
6h 15m
€105($105)
on demand576km (358 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