- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
The World’s most visited museum, home to the Mona Lisa, vast antiquities collections, and major French masterpieces. Essential for first-time visitors.
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$31
Fastest journey
5 h 15 m
Average duration
5 h 42 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
326 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Besançon to Paris is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon to Paris will cost around $31 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 3 buses that leave Besançon for Paris on Tue, Jun 16, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct buses cover the 326 km distance in an average of 5 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 15 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest buses will take 6 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Paris among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, and a flight costs an average of $173.
Distance: 202 miles (326 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$49 Average price Cheapest | $67 Average price | $260 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration 3h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 19m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.0 - 1.9kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Paris:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Paris costing on average $67 (€54).
A bus is $211 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Paris costing on average $260 (€211).
Other travel options to Paris take longer:
Train takes on average 3h 49m.
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
Tickets start at around $49 (€40) compared to roughly $120 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $71 (€58). The journey takes 5h 12m versus 4h 19m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 5h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30AM | Arrival Time 09:30AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:10AM | Arrival Time 08:45PM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:40AM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $40 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 5h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $37 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:10PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:20PM | Arrival Time 07:35PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $42 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $48 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $38 |
The table below shows live departures for Besançon to Paris buses for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 2:20 PM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 5h15 | 7:35 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, June 16 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 6h30 | 7:45 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:15 AM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 5h20 | 6:35 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Besançon to Paris run on average 6 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 01:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 202 miles (326 km) distance in 5h 15m.
Distance 202 miles (326 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 5h 15m |
First bus 1:15 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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