There are 3 ways to get from Annemasse to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Annemasse to Bourg En Bressetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
5h 1m€46–88Drive 160.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Annemasse to Besançoncar 160.1 km
2h 34m€25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
5h 32m€32–60
Annemasse to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Annemasse to Besançon is to drive which costs €24 - €40 and takes 2h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Annemasse to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €24 - €40.
No, there is no direct bus from Annemasse to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Genève-Eaux-Vives, gare/Bloch and arriving at PEM Viotte via Geneva - Bus Station and PEM Gare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Annemasse to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Annemasse and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Bourg En Bresse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
The distance between Annemasse and Besançon is 256 km. The road distance is 160.1 km.
The best way to get from Annemasse to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €45 - €90.
It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Annemasse to Besançon, including transfers.
Annemasse to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Geneva - Bus Station.
Annemasse to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Annemasse station.
The best way to get from Annemasse to Besançon is to train which takes 5h 1m and costs €45 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 5h 32m.
What companies run services between Annemasse, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Annemasse to Besancon Viotte via Bourg En Bresse in around 5h 1m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Annemasse to PEM Viotte via Genève-Eaux-Vives, Genève-Eaux-Vives, gare/Bloch, Genève, Mont-Blanc, Geneva - Bus Station, and PEM Gare in around 5h 32m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Annemasse to Bourg En Bresse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 Bourg En Bresse to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- 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 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
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–15
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
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More Questions & Answers
Annemasse to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Pontarlier - Bus station.
Annemasse to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Bourg En Bresse station.
Yes, the driving distance between Annemasse to Besançon is 160 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Annemasse to Besançon.
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