- Must visit
Musée du Louvre
World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and vast decorative arts collections.
Cheapest price
$50
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
2 h 38 m
Average duration
3 h 9 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
327 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Besançon Viotte to Paris Gare de l'Est is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon Viotte to Paris Gare de l'Est will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $50.
Of the 3 trains that leave Besançon Viotte for Paris Gare de l'Est on Fri, Jun 19, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 327 km distance in an average of 3 h 9 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 38 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 4 h 11 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 Viotte to Paris Gare de l'Est among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 59m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $171.
Distance: 203 miles (327 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$90 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $226 Average price | $120 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 29m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration 5h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 33m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 4h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon Viotte to Paris Gare de l'Est:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon Viotte to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $90 (€74).
A bus is $189 (€155) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Besançon Viotte to Paris Gare de l'Est costing on average $226 (€185).
Other travel options to Paris Gare de l'Est take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 39m.
Flight takes on average 8h 33m.
The journey is about 1h 34m faster (2h 59m by train vs 4h 33m by car) and roughly $30 (€25) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($90 (€74) vs $120 (€98)). 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.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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 Viotte to Paris Gare de l'Est trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 4:16 PM Besançon Viotte | 4h11 | 8:27 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:22 PM Besançon Viotte | 2h38 | 9:00 PM Paris Gare de l'Est | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Besançon Viotte to Paris Gare de l'Est run on average 5 times per day, taking around 2h 59m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $37 (€30) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by bus.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:32, the last at 19:22. The fastest train covers the 203 miles (327 km) distance in 2h 33m.
Distance 203 miles (327 km) |
Average train duration 2h 59m |
Cheapest ticket price $37 (€30) |
Trains per day 5 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 2h 33m |
First train 4:32 AM |
Last train 7:22 PM |
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World-famous museum with masterpieces from antiquity to the 19th century, including the Mona Lisa and vast decorative arts collections.
Major art museum in a Beaux-Arts railway station, best known for outstanding Impressionist and Post-Impressionist collections.
Leading modern and contemporary art museum with an iconic inside-out building and strong permanent and temporary exhibitions.
Historic hilltop district known for village-like streets, artists, stairways, viewpoints, and strong visual appeal.
Lively historic neighborhood with elegant mansions, boutiques, small museums, and one of Paris's best walking atmospheres.
Classic Paris garden with fountains, tree-lined paths, statues, and chairs ideal for a relaxed stroll or break.
A classic Paris bistro dish of grilled steak served with crispy fries, prized for its simplicity and found on menus across the capital.
Traditional onion soup gratine with beef stock, bread, and melted cheese, strongly associated with historic Parisian brasseries.
A toasted ham and cheese sandwich, often topped with bchamel, popular in Parisian cafs as a simple comfort food.
A respected traditional French bistro a short walk away, known for carefully prepared regional cuisine and a warm classic dining room.
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Historic-style bouillon near the station serving classic French dishes in a lively, affordable brasserie setting.
Paris is pricey for dining and hotels. Budget eats exist, but sit-down meals and coffee near major stations cost more.
Service is usually included in restaurant bills. Round up small change or leave 5-10% for great service. Taxis can be rounded up; tips are optional in cafes and bars.
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