What is the cheapest way to get from Besançon to Épinal?

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Épinal is to rideshare which costs €8 - €9 and takes 2h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Besançon to Épinal?

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Épinal is to drive which takes 2h and costs €19 - €28.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Épinal?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Épinal. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Epinal via Belfort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.

How far is it from Besançon to Épinal?

The distance between Besançon and Épinal is 203 km. The road distance is 124.3 km.

How do I travel from Besançon to Épinal without a car?

The best way to get from Besançon to Épinal without a car is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €70.

How long does it take to get from Besançon to Épinal?

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Besançon to Épinal, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Épinal train from?

Besançon to Épinal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.

Where does the Besançon to Épinal train arrive?

Besançon to Épinal train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Belfort station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Épinal?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Épinal is 124 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Besançon to Épinal.

How do I get a train ticket from Besançon to Épinal?

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Where can I stay near Épinal?

There are 36+ hotels available in Épinal.

Can I share a ride from Besançon to Épinal?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Besançon and Épinal. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Besançon to Épinal - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 605 bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Épinal by train, bus, rideshare, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Belforttrain Ter
2. Take the train from Belfort to Epinaltrain Ter
4h 3m
€34–66
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Besançon to Épinalrideshare 125.4 km
2h 23m
€8–9
Bus, line 605 bus, train
1. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to Pôle Multimodalbus 201 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pôle multimodal to LUXEUIL - Gare SNCFbus 605
3. Take the train from Luxeuil Les Bains to Epinaltrain Ter
4h 31m
Drive 124.3 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Épinalcar 124.3 km
2h
€20–28

Besançon to Épinal by train

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Distance: 202.6 km
Duration: 4h 3m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Épinal, France?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Epinal via Belfort in around 4h 3m.

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