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Musée National Marc Chagall
Museum in a seventeenth-century villa housing major biblical works by Marc Chagall. It is one of Nice's most important art collections.
Cheapest price on Aug 29
€97
Average ticket price on Aug 29
€105
Fastest journey on Aug 29
7 h 34 m
Average journey duration on Aug 29
9 h 42 m
Trains on Aug 29
4
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Besançon to Nice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon to Nice will cost around €105 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €97.
It's difficult to get from Besançon to Nice without transferring at least once.
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5781Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Nice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €82 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €82, while a flight costs an average of €403.
Distance: 252 miles (406 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€167 Average price | €82 Average price Cheapest | €403 Average price | €170 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 7m Average total duration 8h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg 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 Nice:
A bus is €85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Nice costing on average €167.
A bus is €321 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon to Nice costing on average €403.
Other travel options to Nice take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 37m.
Bus takes on average 10h 37m.
Tickets start at around €167 compared to roughly €170 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €4. The journey takes 8h 37m versus 8h 0m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Besançon to Nice trains for today, Friday, August 28. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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895855+ 17495+ 5306 | Delayed 12:56 PM 2:51 PMBesançon Viotte | 7h34 | 10:25 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
12177+ 894536 | Delayed 1:41 PM 3:09 PMBesançon Viotte | 7h34 | 10:43 PM Nice-Ville | 1 transfer | |
12180 · 6187+ 894548 | 5:35 PM Besançon Viotte | 7h08 | 12:43 AM Nice-Ville | 2 transfers | |
| Saturday, August 29 | |||||
895853+ 12402+ 17483 | 8:51 AM Besançon Viotte | 7h39 | 4:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
894208+ 9877+ 17487 | 9:56 AM Besançon Viotte | 8h34 | 6:30 PM Nice Saint-Augustin | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Besançon to Nice run on average 4 times per day, taking around 8h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €53 but you can travel from only €35 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:34, the last at 19:09. The fastest train covers the 252 miles (406 km) distance in 6h 17m.
Distance 252 miles (406 km) |
Average train duration 8h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price €53 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 6h 17m |
First train 5:34 AM |
Last train 7:09 PM |
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Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxis can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Besançon to Nice by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Nice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Besançon to Nice trains use the Besançon Viotte to Nice Ville station pair, with some services arriving at Nice Saint-Augustin. Use this guide to compare Besançon and Nice train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Besançon Viotte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pain Soleil, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in the front of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10. Information desks are located at the south entrance to the underground level. .
Available at Besançon Viotte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Besançon Viotte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Besançon Viotte: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare, Victor Hugo Hotel and Spa, Le Viotte King Size.
Nice Ville has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Agora, PAUL, Sushi Side, Factory Donuts, Deli & Cia
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the forecourt of the station, on the right when exiting the station hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:30 - 15:30. Information desks are located in the station main hall.
Available at Nice Ville: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Ville: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Ville: Level access from the entrance to the station, barrier-free toilets, magnetic induction loops. Assistance offered by Accès Plus to passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, located in the central hall.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Trocadero, Ibis Nice Centre Gare, Hotel Belle Meuniere.
Nice Saint-Augustin is 5 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Saint-Augustin has practical services for this route, including Parking, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Ticket office support is available at Nice Saint-Augustin. Information desks are located near the main entrance.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Saint-Augustin: Ramps, restrooms.
Nice Riquier is 1 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice Riquier has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Millésime, La Roustide
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Ticket office support is available at Nice Riquier. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Available at Nice Riquier: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nice Riquier: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice Riquier: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Apogia Nice, Ibis Styles Nice Vieux Port.
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