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

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Caen is to bus which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Caen is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €110 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Caen?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Caen station. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Caen - Bus Station via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 49m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Caen?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Caen. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Caen via Gare de Lyon and Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.

How far is it from Besançon to Caen?

The distance between Besançon and Caen is 617 km. The road distance is 634.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Besançon to Caen without a car is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €110 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Besançon to Caen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Caen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Besançon to Caen train from?

Besançon to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Caen?

The best way to get from Besançon to Caen is to train which takes 4h 58m and costs €110 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €85 and takes 10h 49m.

Where does the Besançon to Caen bus arrive?

Besançon to Caen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris station.

Where does the Besançon to Caen train arrive?

Besançon to Caen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Caen?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Caen is 634 km. It takes approximately 5h 51m to drive from Besançon to Caen.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Besançon to Caen by train (TGV), train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain 3311 / ...
4h 58m
€113–182
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Parisbus FlixBus N199
2. Take the bus from Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal to Caen - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 49m
€50–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Dijon Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Aéroport Orly 4bus
3. Take the train from Paris St Lazare to Caentrain
8h 26m
€92–153
Drive 634.4 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Caencar 634.4 km
5h 51m
€101–145
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR)plane LYS - CFR
6h 23m
€169–466

Besançon to Caen by train and subway

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Distance: 616.7 km
Duration: 4h 58m

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

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Caen via Paris Gare De Lyon, Gare de Lyon, Saint-Lazare, and Paris St Lazare in around 4h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Caen - Bus Station via Paris, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal in around 10h 49m.

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