How to travel from London to Besançon

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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 $299.

Distance: 403 miles (649 km)

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Train

$96

Average price

Cheapest

$127

Average price

$299

Average price

4h 41m

Average total duration

Fastest

1h 41m

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3h 0m

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15h 55m

Average total duration

15h 25m

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30m

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8h 54m

Average total duration

8h 24m

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30m

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1.9 - 3.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.6 - 1.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from London to Besançon

How to get from London to Besançon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from London to Besançon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

Eurostar9004+SNCF6705
07:01AM5h25
London St Pancras International (STP)
01:26PMBesançon Franche-Comté TGV
$4411One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

Eurostar9004+SNCF6705
07:01AM5h25
London St Pancras International (STP)
01:26PMBesançon Franche-Comté TGV
$4411One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Eurostar9004+SNCF6705
07:01AM5h25
London St Pancras International (STP)
01:26PMBesançon Franche-Comté TGV
$4411One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Eurostar9032+SNCF6711
02:31PM5h30
London St Pancras International (STP)
09:01PMBesançon Franche-Comté TGV
$4591One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9018+SNCF6743
10:31AM5h55
London St Pancras International (STP)
05:26PMBesançon Viotte
$5031One-way
1 transfer
Eurostar9024+SNCF6745
12:31PM5h55
London St Pancras International (STP)
07:26PMBesançon Viotte
$4981One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from London to Besançon

Travel to Besançon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from London to Besançon.

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There are 3 options to travel between London and Besançon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from London to Besançon is a flight with an average price of $29 (€23).

This is compared to other travel options from London to Besançon:

A flight is $38 (€30) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from London to Besançon costing on average $66 (€54).

A flight is $270 (€219) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from London to Besançon costing on average $299 (€242).

The fastest way to travel from London to Besançon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 30m.

Other travel options to Besançon take longer:

Train takes on average 6h 14m.

Bus takes on average 16h 35m.

The distance from London to Besançon is approximately 403 miles (649 km).
The average frequency per day from London to Besançon is:
  • 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from London to Besançon:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from London to Besançon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Eurostar to go to Besançon by train.
  • 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.
Yes, there is a direct route available from London to Besançon:
  • 28 direct flights per day with SWISS, British Airways, easyJet, BA Euroflyer, Jet2.com.
Omio customers who travel from London to Besançon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Dijon, Strasbourg, Geneva. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Besançon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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