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Compare train and bus for Cannes to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Cannes to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $96 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 9h 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 $96, while a train costs an average of $205.
Distance: 259 miles (418 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$96 Average price Cheapest | $205 Average price | $115 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 31m Average total duration 10h 1m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 2m Average total duration Fastest 8h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train 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.
Compare ways to travel from Cannes to Besançon
Compare the available ways to get from Cannes to Besançon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Besançon:
A bus is $110 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Besançon costing on average $205 (€172).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
Tickets start at around $96 (€80) compared to roughly $115 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $20 (€17). The journey takes 10h 1m versus 7h 1m 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 Cannes to Besançon
How to get from Cannes to Besançon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Cannes to Besançon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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6:32 AM 8h14 Cannes 2:46 PM Besançon $230 1 One-way 2 transfers
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6:32 AM 8h14 Cannes 2:46 PM Besançon $230 1 One-way 2 transfers
Fastest
6:32 AM 8h14 Cannes 2:46 PM Besançon $230 1 One-way 2 transfers
Other options
12:30 PM 8h39 Cannes 9:09 PM Besançon $265 1 One-way 2 transfers4:30 PM 17h39 Cannes 10:09 AM Besançon $265 1 One-way 2 transfers10:30 AM 8h39 Cannes 7:09 PM Besançon $277 1 One-way 2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Cannes to Besançon:
A bus is $110 (€92) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cannes to Besançon costing on average $205 (€172).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Bus takes on average 10h 31m.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cannes and Besançon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Cannes station and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
- Buses mostly depart from Le Cannet, Avenue du Campon (Place Benidorm) and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Besançon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Besançon by bus.
- 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
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