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Compare train and bus for Besançon to Strasbourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $22 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 43m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $22, while a train costs an average of $63.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$63 Average price | $22 Average price Cheapest | $61 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration 3h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Strasbourg:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Strasbourg costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
You'll arrive about 37m sooner (2h 13m by train vs 2h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $63 compared to roughly $61 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
Travel optionsfrom Besançon to Strasbourg
How to get from Besançon to Strasbourg by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Besançon to Strasbourg is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus8:10 PM4h05Besancon, Gare de la Viotte12:15 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus8:10 PM4h05Besancon, Gare de la Viotte12:15 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- 12183+
89452011:38 AM2h05Besançon Viotte1:43 PMStrasbourg station$501One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 9896+8945607:57 PM2h10Besançon Viotte10:07 PMStrasbourg station$461One-way1 transfer
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830439 · 962343:14 PM3h25Besançon Viotte6:39 PMStrasbourg station$581One-way2 transfers - 894105+830449 · 962207:32 AM4h07Besançon Viotte11:39 AMStrasbourg station$581One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus8:40 AM3h00Besancon, Gare de la Viotte11:40 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:35 PM3h50Besancon, Gare de la Viotte8:25 PMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$161One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus4:40 AM4h00Besancon, Gare de la Viotte8:40 AMStrasbourg, Place de l'Étoile$161One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Strasbourg:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Strasbourg costing on average $63.
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 22m.
- Around 10 trains per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Besançon and Strasbourg as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Besançon Viotte and arrive in Strasbourg station.
- Buses mostly depart from Besancon, Gare de la Viotte and arrive in Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Strasbourg by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Strasbourg by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus.
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