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Compare train, bus, and flight for Berlin to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Berlin to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $10 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $10, while a flight costs an average of $634.
Distance: 490 miles (790 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$84 Average price | $634 Average price | $10 Average price Cheapest | $201 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 14m Average total duration 15h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 3h 4m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 48m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Berlin to Besançon
Compare the available ways to get from Berlin to Besançon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Besançon:
A train is $74 (€63) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Besançon costing on average $84 (€71).
A train is $624 (€527) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Besançon costing on average $634 (€535).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 48m.
Bus takes on average 16h 14m.
Tickets start at around $84 (€71) compared to roughly $201 (€169) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $117 (€99). The journey takes 15h 44m versus 10h 17m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Berlin to Besançon
How to get from Berlin to Besançon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Berlin to Besançon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
6:00 PM 14h45 Berlin 8:45 AM Besançon $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
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6:00 PM 14h45 Berlin 8:45 AM Besançon $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Fastest
6:00 PM 14h45 Berlin 8:45 AM Besançon $50 1 One-way 0 transfers
Other options
9:20 PM 20h35 Berlin 5:55 PM Besançon $74 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Berlin to Besançon:
A train is $74 (€63) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Berlin to Besançon costing on average $84 (€71).
A train is $624 (€527) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Berlin to Besançon costing on average $634 (€535).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 48m.
Bus takes on average 16h 14m.
- Around 92 flights per day.
- Around 10 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Berlin and Besançon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Berlin Brandenburg Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Berlin Hbf and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
- Buses mostly depart from Berlin, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhof (ZOB) and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Besançon by train.
- Travel with KLM, British Airways, Air France, Swiss, BA Cityflyer, Sas Airways, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, easyJet, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, TAP Portugal, Lufthansa Cityline, Lufthansa City Airlines, CitizenPlane, Condor Flugdienst, Edelweiss Air to go to Besançon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Besançon by bus.
- 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, CitizenPlane.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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