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Compare bus, train, and flight for London to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from London to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $29. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.6 - 1.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $29, and a train costs an average of $303.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$97 Average price Cheapest | $129 Average price | $303 Average price | $129 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 55m Average total duration 15h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 54m Average total duration 8h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.9 - 3.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from London to Besançon:
A flight is $32 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Besançon costing on average $129 (€103).
A flight is $206 (€165) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Besançon costing on average $303 (€242).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 24m.
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
Travel optionsfrom London to Besançon
How to get from London to Besançon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from London to Besançon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7:30 AM20h05London3:35 AMBesançon$1341One-way0 transfers
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7:30 AM20h05London3:35 AMBesançon$1341One-way0 transfers
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10:30 AM17h05London3:35 AMBesançon$1541One-way0 transfers
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8:30 PM18h30London3:00 PMBesançon$1351One-way0 transfers
8:30 AM19h05London3:35 AMBesançon$2061One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Besançon:
A flight is $32 (€25) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Besançon costing on average $129 (€103).
A flight is $206 (€165) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Besançon costing on average $303 (€242).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 24m.
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
- Around 141 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Besançon as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
- Travel with Swiss, British Airways, easyJet, BA Euroflyer, Jet2.com to go to Besançon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Besançon by bus.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Besançon by train.
- 28 direct flights per day with Swiss, British Airways, easyJet, BA Euroflyer, Jet2.com.
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