How to travel from Vézelay to Besançon, France

The distance between Vézelay and Besançon is around 218km (135 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 10m.

4 routes found

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

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

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Bus

Take the bus to Gare SNCF Tram and then to Besançon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Bus to Gare SNCF, Train

Take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Besancon Viotte.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €47($47)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Besançon.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance218km (135 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Vézelay and Besançon

There are several options for getting from Vézelay to Besançon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 4hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).

The distance between Vézelay and Besançon is around 218km (135 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Vézelay and Besançon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Vézelay to Besançon is to drive which takes around 2h 10m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Vézelay 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

There is no train service that runs between Vézelay and Besançon. We recommend that you drive to Besançon. instead which will take 2h 10m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Vézelay and Besançon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Vézelay to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare SNCF and Gare SNCF Tram. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 4hrs.

Mobigo - Côte d'Or and FlixBus run regular bus services between Vézelay and Besançon. Buses run twice daily and take around 4hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Vézelay to Besançon. We recommend that you take the bus to Gare SNCF then take the train to Dijon Ville and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 2h 60m.

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 Vézelay and Besançon. The distance is around 218km (135 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Vézelay to Besançon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €31 ($31).

How do I get from Vézelay to Besançon

Compare travel optionsbetween Vézelay and Besançon

Transport options from Vézelay to Besançon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
4hrs
€13($13)
once a week240km (149 miles)
Bus to Gare SNCF, Train + 1 similar
2h 55m
€47($47)
once a week227km (141 miles)
Bus and Train2h 60m
€31($31)
once a week227km (141 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€39($39)
on demand218km (135 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