How to travel from Mulhouse to Besançon

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Compare train and bus for Mulhouse to Besançon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Mulhouse to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $13 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 1h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, while a train costs an average of $45.

Distance: 70 miles (113 km)

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Driving

$45

Average price

$13

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$41

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1h 54m

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1h 24m

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2h 37m

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2h 7m

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1h 43m

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

The cheapest way to travel from Mulhouse to Besançon is a bus with an average price of $13.

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

A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mulhouse to Besançon costing on average $45.

The fastest way to travel from Mulhouse to Besançon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Besançon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 37m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Mulhouse and Besançon including taking a train and bus.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Mulhouse to Besançon among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's meaningfully faster than driving, and the time saved usually justifies the price.

You'll arrive about 19m sooner (1h 24m by train vs 1h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $45 compared to roughly $41 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.

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from Mulhouse to Besançon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM2h15
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    9:45 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    7:30 AM2h15
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    9:45 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
    $111One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    12:25 PM1h50
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    2:15 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    11:05 PM2h05
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    1:10 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:45 AM2h20
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    9:05 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
    $121One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:20 AM2h05
    Mulhouse, Gare Centrale
    12:25 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
    $121One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Mulhouse 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 Mulhouse to Besançon.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Mulhouse and Besançon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Mulhouse to Besançon is a bus with an average price of $13.

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

A bus is $31 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Mulhouse to Besançon costing on average $45.

The fastest way to travel from Mulhouse to Besançon is by train with an average journey time of 1h 54m.

Other travel options to Besançon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 37m.

The distance from Mulhouse to Besançon is approximately 70 miles (113 km).
The average frequency per day from Mulhouse to Besançon is:
  • Around 10 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Mulhouse and Besançon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Mulhouse to Besançon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Mulhouse-Ville and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
  • Buses mostly depart from Mulhouse, Gare Centrale and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Mulhouse to Besançon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Besançon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Besançon by train.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Mulhouse to Besançon:
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Mulhouse 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Besançon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
To explore Besançon's historical sites, museums, and surrounding nature, 2 to 3 days are typically sufficient.

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