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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Tours to Besançon
Cheapest price
$338
Average price
$344
Fastest journey
10 h 13 m
Average duration
14 h 28 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
402 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Tours to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Tours to Besançon will cost around $344 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $338.
It's difficult to get from Tours to Besançon without transferring at least 2 times.
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6:56 PM17h13Tours12:09 PMBesançon$3381One-way2 transfers
7:55 AM11h14Tours7:09 PMBesançon$3451One-way2 transfers- 10:56 AM10h13Tours9:09 PMBesançon$3451One-way2 transfers
- 2:56 PM19h13Tours10:09 AMBesançon$3451One-way2 transfers
- 10:56 AM10h13Tours9:09 PMBesançon$3451One-way2 transfers
- 7:55 AM11h14Tours7:09 PMBesançon$3451One-way2 transfers
- 6:56 PM17h13Tours12:09 PMBesançon$3381One-way2 transfers
- 2:56 PM19h13Tours10:09 AMBesançon$3451One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Tours to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Tours to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 50m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $43, and a train costs an average of $95.
Distance: 249 miles (402 km)
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| Train | Most popular Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$135 Average price | $69 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 20m Average total duration Fastest 5h 50m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 58m Average total duration 7h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Tours to Besançon:
A bus is $66 (€54) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Tours to Besançon costing on average $135 (€111).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Bus takes on average 7h 28m.
Tickets start at around $135 (€111) compared to roughly $102 (€84) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $-32.17 (€-26.45). The journey takes 5h 50m versus 4h 58m 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.
Compare prices and tickets Tours to Besançon by train or bus
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Tours to Besançon
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Trains from Tours to Besançon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 5h 50m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $95 (€78) but you can travel from only $43 (€35) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:32, the last at 19:34. The fastest train covers the 249 miles (402 km) distance in 5h 13m.
Distance 249 miles (402 km) |
Average train duration 5h 50m |
Cheapest ticket price $95 (€78) |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 5h 13m |
First train 5:32 AM |
Last train 7:34 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Train companies: TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI from Tours to Besançon trainsTER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI trains will get you between Tours and Besançon from $43 (€35). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187
SNCF | TGV INOUI
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Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
FAQs: Trains from Tours to Besançon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Tours to Besançon 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 Besançon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Tours to Besançon
Most Tours to Besançon trains use the Tours to Besançon Viotte station pair. Use this guide to compare Tours and Besançon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Tours station do trains to Besançon leave from?
Getting to Tours from Tours city centre
Tours is 1 km from Tours city centre. Public transport options include:
Tours train station facilities and services
Tours has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Saint Germain, La Maison des Halles
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Tours. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Tours. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Tours: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Tours: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Tours: Ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel de l'Univers Tours, Oceania L'Univers Tours, Best Western Plus L'Artist Hotel.
Which Besançon station do trains from Tours arrive at?
Getting to Besançon Viotte from Besançon city centre
Besançon Viotte 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 and drink
Food options include: Pain Soleil, Selecta
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in the front of the station.
Tickets and information
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. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Besançon Viotte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Besançon Viotte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
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.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare, Victor Hugo Hotel and Spa, Le Viotte King Size.
Most popular train connections from Tours
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