How to travel from Paris to Besançon

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Paris to Besançon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €14. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 53m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €14, and a flight costs an average of €100.

Distance: 202 miles (326 km)

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€56

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€40

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€294

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4h 12m

Average total duration

3h 42m

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30m

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6h 58m

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6h 28m

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4h 53m

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1h 53m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.3 - 0.8kg

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1.0 - 1.9kg

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TGV INOUI

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from Paris to Besançon

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

Our recommendation

train

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

TGV INOUI6705+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894526
11:18AM2h34
Paris Gare de Lyon
01:52PMBesançon Viotte
$781One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
11:10PM5h25
Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine)
04:35AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
$461One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

Air France HopAF1192
08:45AM1h05
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
09:50AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$3961One-way
0 transfers

Other options

TGV INOUI6703+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894522
09:22AM3h05
Paris Gare de Lyon
12:27PMBesançon Viotte
$991One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9211+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894255
10:22AM2h55
Paris Gare de Lyon
01:17PMBesançon Viotte
$981One-way
1 transfer
SNCF | TGV Lyria9269+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894257
11:56AM2h50
Paris Gare de Lyon
02:46PMBesançon Viotte
$1071One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
09:55PM6h40
Paris, Porte Maillot
04:35AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
$481One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceKL3601+German AirwaysKL1947
01:25PM4h00
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
05:25PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$3251One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceKL2012+German AirwaysKL1947
12:35PM4h50
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
05:25PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$3251One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceKL3599+German AirwaysKL1947
10:15AM7h10
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
05:25PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
$3251One-way
1 transfer

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How to get from Paris to Besançon

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Paris to Besançon, 77,78% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Paris to Besançon and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Paris 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 Paris to Besançon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Paris and Besançon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Besançon is a bus with an average price of $18 (€14).

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

A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Besançon costing on average $25 (€20).

A bus is $110 (€86) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Besançon costing on average $127 (€100).

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Besançon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 5m.

Other travel options to Besançon take longer:

Train takes on average 2h 25m.

Bus takes on average 5h 20m.

The distance from Paris to Besançon is approximately 202 miles (326 km).
The average frequency per day from Paris to Besançon is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 11 trains per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Paris to Besançon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de Lyon and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
  • Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
  • Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Besançon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV INOUI, SNCF TER, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV to go to Besançon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Besançon by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, easyJet to go to Besançon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Besançon with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with TGV INOUI.
  • 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 2 direct flights per day with Air France, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Paris to Besançon often also extend their vacation to go to Lyon, Dijon, Strasbourg, Geneva, Marseille. 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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