There are 4 ways to get from Épinal to Besançon by train, bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Epinal to Belforttrain Ter
- Take the train from Belfort to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
3h 3m€34–70Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Épinal to Besançon126 km
2h 22m€7–9Train, bus
- Take the train from Epinal to Luxeuil Les Bainstrain Ter
- Take the bus from LUXEUIL - Gare SNCF to PEM Viottebus 605
3h 14mDrive 124.7 km
- Drive from Épinal to Besançoncar 124.7 km
2h€20–28
Épinal to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Épinal to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €7 - €9 and takes 2h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Épinal to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h and costs €19 - €28.
No, there is no direct train from Épinal to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Epinal and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Belfort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Épinal and Besançon is 203 km. The road distance is 124.7 km.
The best way to get from Épinal to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs €30 - €75.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Épinal to Besançon, including transfers.
Épinal to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Epinal station.
Épinal to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Belfort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Épinal to Besançon is 125 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Épinal to Besançon.
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What companies run services between Épinal, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Epinal to Besancon Viotte via Belfort in around 3h 3m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Epinal to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Belfort to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Epinal to Luxeuil Les Bains
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–19
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Website
- mobigo2.cityway.fr
Bus from LUXEUIL - Gare SNCF to PEM Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- mobigo2.cityway.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Épinal to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Épinal and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.