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Compare train, bus, and flight for Turin to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Turin to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 8h 7m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a train costs an average of $99.
Distance: 170 miles (274 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $99 Average price | $188 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
8h 41m Average total duration 8h 11m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 7m Average total duration Fastest 7h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Turin to Besançon:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Besançon costing on average $99.
A bus is $155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Turin to Besançon costing on average $234.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $188 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $110. The journey takes 8h 11m versus 5h 5m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Turin to Besançon
How to get from Turin to Besançon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Turin to Besançon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM9h05Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)8:35 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$611One-way1 transfer
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FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM9h05Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)8:35 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$611One-way1 transfer
Fastest
FlixBus · FlixBus11:30 PM9h05Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)8:35 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 AM10h05Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)9:25 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$651One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:30 AM9h35Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)8:05 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$681One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus4:35 AM12h00Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus)4:35 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$711One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Turin to Besançon:
A bus is $20 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Turin to Besançon costing on average $99.
A bus is $155 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Turin to Besançon costing on average $234.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 7m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
- Around 1 flights per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Turin and Besançon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Buses mostly depart from Torino, Corso Vittorio Emanuele II (Terminal Bus) and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
- Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg.
- Trains mostly depart from Turin Porta Susa and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
- Travel with TER, Regionale, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Besançon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Besançon by bus.
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