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Compare train and bus for Strasbourg to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $30.
Distance: 121 miles (196 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train |
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$16 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price |
4h 1m Average total duration 3h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Travel optionsfrom Strasbourg to Besançon
How to get from Strasbourg to Besançon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Besançon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
8:15 PM4h00Strasbourg12:15 AMBesançon$151One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
8:15 PM4h00Strasbourg12:15 AMBesançon$151One-way0 transfers
Fastest
3:55 PM3h00Strasbourg6:55 PMBesançon$191One-way0 transfers
Other options
5:10 PM4h30Strasbourg9:40 PMBesançon$161One-way0 transfers
6:30 PM3h35Strasbourg10:05 PMBesançon$181One-way0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Besançon:
A bus is $20 (€16) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Besançon costing on average $30 (€24).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 0m.
- Around 11 trains per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg and Besançon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
- Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Besançon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TGV INOUI, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) to go to Besançon by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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