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MUDO – Musée de l'Oise
The department museum of Oise, housed in the former bishops' palace. Known for fine arts, decorative arts and temporary exhibitions in a historic setting beside the cathedral.
Cheapest price
$58
Average price
$96
Fastest journey
5 h 9 m
Average duration
5 h 17 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
379 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Besançon to Beauvais is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon to Beauvais will cost around $96 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $58.
Of the 2 trains that leave Besançon for Beauvais on Sat, Jun 13, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sat, Jun 13 the direct trains cover the 379 km distance in an average of 5 h 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 9 m .
On Sat, Jun 13 the slowest trains will take 5 h 24 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 train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Beauvais among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 52m. 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 train costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $110.
Distance: 235 miles (379 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price Cheapest | $190 Average price | $155 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 5h 48m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Beauvais:
A train is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Beauvais costing on average $190 (€155).
Other travel options to Beauvais take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 48m.
The journey is about 1h 31m faster (3h 52m by train vs 5h 23m by car) and roughly $41 (€33) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($114 (€92) vs $155 (€126)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Besançon to Beauvais trains for today, Friday, June 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 3:06 PM Besançon | 4h41 | 7:47 PM Beauvais | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Besançon to Beauvais run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 52m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $58 (€47) if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 19:01. The fastest train covers the 235 miles (379 km) distance in 4h 41m.
Distance 235 miles (379 km) |
Average train duration 3h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $58 (€47) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 4h 41m |
First train 5:32 AM |
Last train 7:01 PM |
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The department museum of Oise, housed in the former bishops' palace. Known for fine arts, decorative arts and temporary exhibitions in a historic setting beside the cathedral.
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