There are 4 ways to get from Annecy 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 Annecy to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
- Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
4h 43m€49–102Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Annecy to Besançon192.4 km
3h 9m€14Bus
- Take the bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus
- Take the bus from PEM - Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
5h 47m€28–43Drive 191.8 km
- Drive from Annecy to Besançoncar 191.8 km
2h 48m€30–43
Annecy to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annecy to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €14 and takes 3h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Annecy to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 48m and costs €29 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Annecy station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Annecy - Bus Station and arriving at PEM Viotte via Geneva - Bus Station and PEM - Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Annecy to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Annecy and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Amberieu En Bugey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 43m.
The distance between Annecy and Besançon is 297 km. The road distance is 191.8 km.
The best way to get from Annecy to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 43m to get from Annecy to Besançon, including transfers.
Annecy to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Annecy - Bus Station.
Annecy to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Annecy station.
The best way to get from Annecy to Besançon is to train which takes 4h 43m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €45 and takes 5h 47m.
What companies run services between Annecy, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Annecy to Besancon Viotte via Amberieu En Bugey in around 4h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Annecy - Bus Station to PEM Viotte via Geneva - Bus Station and PEM - Gare in around 5h 47m.
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 Annecy to Amberieu En Bugey
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €18–40
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Amberieu En Bugey to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €11–21
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Annecy - Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM - Gare to PEM Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Annecy to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Annecy to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Geneva - Bus Station.
Annecy to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amberieu En Bugey station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annecy to Besançon is 192 km. It takes approximately 2h 48m to drive from Annecy to Besançon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Annecy and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.