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

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Alba is to bus and train which costs €45 - €75 and takes 12h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Alba is to drive which takes 5h 44m and costs €65 - €100.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Alba?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Alba. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Alba - Autostazione via Lyon, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II and Torino - Piazza Carducci. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 36m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Alba?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Alba. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Alba via Amberieu En Bugey, Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Chambery Challes Les Eaux and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 14m.

How far is it from Besançon to Alba?

The distance between Besançon and Alba is 534 km. The road distance is 431.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Besançon to Alba without a car is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Besançon to Alba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Alba bus from?

Besançon to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Alba train from?

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

Train or bus from Besançon to Alba?

The best way to get from Besançon to Alba is to train which takes 9h 14m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 36m.

Where does the Besançon to Alba bus arrive?

Besançon to Alba bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Besançon to Alba train arrive?

Besançon to Alba train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Amberieu En Bugey station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Alba?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Alba is 431 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Besançon to Alba.

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

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Besançon to Alba - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Alba by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Amberieu En Bugeytrain Ter
2. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain Ter
3. Take the train from Chambery Challes Les Eaux to Torino Porta Susatrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
9h 14m
€77–148
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Lyonbus 720
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Turinbus 729 / ...
3. Take the bus from Torino - Piazza Carducci to Alba - Autostazionebus 47
10h 36m
€45–81
Drive 431.4 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Albacar 431.4 km
5h 44m
€69–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from PEM Viotte to PEM Garebus 203 / ...
2. Take the bus from Pontarlier - Bus station to Aostabus
3. Take the bus from Aosta to Turinbus 504
4. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Albatrain Re
12h 20m
€47–71

Besançon to Alba by train

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Distance: 534.3 km
Duration: 9h 14m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Alba, Piemonte, Italy?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Alba via Amberieu En Bugey, Aix Les Bains Le Revard, Chambery Challes Les Eaux, and Torino Porta Susa in around 9h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Alba - Autostazione via Lyon, Turin, Fermata 3287 - FERRUCCI, Fermata 778 - VITTORIO EMANUELE II, Fermata 739 - CARDUCCI, and Torino - Piazza Carducci in around 10h 36m.

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