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Compare train, bus, 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 $193.
Distance: 403 miles (649 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$70 Average price Cheapest | $102 Average price | $343 Average price | $126 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* | 6h 5m Average total duration 5h 35m 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 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Besançon costing on average $102 (€84).
A flight is $272 (€223) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Besançon costing on average $343 (€280).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
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.
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM18h25London, Victoria Coach Station3:55 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$1061One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 PM18h25London, Victoria Coach Station3:55 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$1061One-way1 transfer
Fastest
BA7568:00 PM1h35London Heathrow Airport10:35 PMGeneva International Airport$2911One-way0 transfers
Other options
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67436:01 AM10h25London St Pancras International (STP)5:26 PMBesançon Viotte$4091One-way1 transfer- 9038+6715+
8945704:01 PM5h51London St Pancras International (STP)10:52 PMBesançon Viotte$4171One-way2 transfers - 9036+6715+8945703:31 PM6h21London St Pancras International (STP)10:52 PMBesançon Viotte$4171One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:30 AM19h05London, Victoria Coach Station4:35 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$1481One-way1 transfer
U284778:10 AM1h40London Gatwick Airport10:50 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1341One-way0 transfers- U284978:15 PM1h40London Gatwick Airport10:55 PMGeneva International Airport$1381One-way0 transfers
- U284856:45 AM1h40London Gatwick Airport9:25 AMGeneva International Airport$1401One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from London to Besançon:
A flight is $32 (€26) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Besançon costing on average $102 (€84).
A flight is $272 (€223) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Besançon costing on average $343 (€280).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 35m.
Bus takes on average 15h 25m.
- Around 137 flights per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between London and Besançon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from London St Pancras International (STP) and arrive in Besançon Franche-Comté TGV.
- Buses mostly depart from London, Victoria Coach Station and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
- Flights mostly depart from London Heathrow Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Besançon by bus.
- Travel with Swiss, British Airways, easyJet, Jet2.com, BA Euroflyer to go to Besançon by flight.
- Travel with Eurostar to go to Besançon by train.
- 28 direct flights per day with Swiss, BA Euroflyer.
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