There are 7 ways to get from Besançon to Marseille by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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 via Lyon
best- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
4h 55m€94–236Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Besançon to Marseille537.6 km
6h 40m€37Bus
- Take the bus from Besançon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charlesbus N720
8h 10m€45–80Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
5h 51m€132–289Train
- Take the train from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain 84
5h 5m€97–204Drive 538.6 km
- Drive from Besançon to Marseillecar 538.6 km
5h 27m€84–121Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Strasbourgtrain
- Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
6h 5m€100–344
Besançon to Marseille by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Marseille is to rideshare which costs €37 and takes 6h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Marseille is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 55m and costs €90 - €240.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Besançon and arriving at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Marseille. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Marseille St Charles via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Besançon and Marseille is 556 km. The road distance is 538.6 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Marseille without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 55m and costs €90 - €240.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Besançon to Marseille, including transfers.
Besançon to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.
Besançon to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
The best way to get from Besançon to Marseille is to train via Lyon which takes 4h 55m and costs €90 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €80 and takes 8h 10m.
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Marseille, France?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Marseille St Charles via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Besançon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles once daily. Tickets cost €45–80 and the journey takes 8h 10m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg International Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–230
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- €30–240
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 Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €55–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Marseille Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €95–200
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €80–160
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Besançon to Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Besançon to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €37
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Besançon to Marseille bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles station.
Besançon to Marseille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Marseille is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Besançon to Marseille.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Besançon and Marseille. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













