- Must visit
Cité de l'Espace
Europe's leading aerospace museum with Concorde, Airbus aircraft, and interactive exhibits. Ideal for Toulouse's aviation identity.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
€56
Average ticket price on Sep 18
€77
Fastest journey on Sep 18
11 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
12 h 5 m
Buses on Sep 18
4
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Besançon to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon to Toulouse will cost around €77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €56.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 4 buses from Besançon to Toulouse, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 540 km distance in an average of 12 h 5 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 10 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 13 h 5 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.








Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €84 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 8m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €84, while a flight costs an average of €489.
Distance: 335 miles (540 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€84 Average price Cheapest | €489 Average price | €167 Average price | €172 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 1m Average total duration 11h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 8m Average total duration Fastest 3h 8m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 20m Average total duration 7h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Toulouse:
A bus is €83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Toulouse costing on average €167.
A bus is €405 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Toulouse costing on average €489.
Other travel options to Toulouse take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 50m.
Bus takes on average 11h 31m.
Tickets start at around €84 compared to roughly €172 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €88. The journey takes 11h 31m versus 7h 29m 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 BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 07:15AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20PM | Duration 12h30 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price €61 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 13h05 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price €39 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50AM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 12h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price €35 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 18h05 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price €57 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:20PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 17h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €58 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 16h55 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €41 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 17h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price €60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:10PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 18h35 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price €48 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 01:45PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price €49 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55AM | Duration 11h10 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price €41 |
The table below shows live departures for Besançon to Toulouse buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 7:50 AM Besançon | 12h55 | 8:45 PM Toulouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:15 AM Besançon | 13h30 | 9:45 PM Toulouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 8:45 PM Besançon | 11h10 | 7:55 AM Toulouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:45 PM Besançon | 11h10 | 8:55 AM Toulouse | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Besançon to Toulouse run on average 3 times per day, taking around 11h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at €30 if you book in advance.
The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 335 miles (540 km) distance in 9h 20m.
Distance 335 miles (540 km) |
Average bus duration 11h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price €30 |
Buses per day 3 |
Fastest bus 9h 20m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Slow-cooked white bean stew with Toulouse sausage, duck confit, and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish and a major symbol of southwestern cuisine.
Fresh pork sausage seasoned simply and traditionally grilled or cooked in cassoulet. It is one of Toulouse’s best-known charcuterie specialties.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat. Common across the southwest, it is a classic bistro staple often served with potatoes or beans.
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Classic Toulouse address serving generous southwest fare, especially duck and cassoulet, in a warm and traditional dining room.
Moderate for France: hotels and dining are cheaper than Paris, while transit is affordable for tourists.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up for taxis; small change is fine in cafes.
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Most Besançon to Toulouse buses use the Besancon, Gare de la Viotte to Toulouse, Gare Routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Besançon and Toulouse bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Besancon, Gare de la Viotte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Besancon, Gare de la Viotte. ATMs are available at Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
Ticket office support is available at Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
Available at Besancon, Gare de la Viotte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Besancon, Gare de la Viotte: Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Toulouse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Gare Routière.
Available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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