How to travel from Versailles to Besançon, France

The distance between Versailles and Besançon is around 402km (250 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3hrs.

6 routes found

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

👋 Also check out BesançonVersailles if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Dijon and then to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €83($83)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others

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Train and Plane

Take the train to La Défense then fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Basel (BSL) then take the train to Mulhouse then Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and then to Besançon Viotte.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €245($245)
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Bus

Take the bus to Besançon.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €28($28)
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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Distance415km (258 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Besançon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €28 ($28) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €83 ($83).

The distance between Versailles and Besançon is around 402km (250 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 338km (210 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Versailles and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €83 ($83).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €28 ($28) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Besançon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Versailles to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in La Défense, Gare de Lyon and Dijon. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 3hrs.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Versailles and Besançon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 3hrs, 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 Versailles and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 50m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare de Massy Palaiseau, Massy - Palaiseau, Aéroport Orly 4 and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 6h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Besançon. Buses run once daily and take around 6h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Besançon. We recommend that you fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 5h 25m.

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 Versailles and Besançon. The distance is around 415km (258 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €83 ($83).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Besançon

Transport options from Versailles to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3hrs
€83($83)
hourly402km (250 miles)
Train via Dijon Ville4h 40m
€66($66)
once a week407km (253 miles)
Train and Plane + 1 similar
3h 35m
€245($245)
hourly623km (387 miles)
Plane and Train5h 25m
€175($175)
4 times a day701km (436 miles)
Bus
6h 50m
€28($28)
once daily434km (269 miles)
Drive
3h 50m
€75($75)
on demand415km (258 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