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How to get fromBesançon to French Alpsby bus, unknown, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Besançon to French Alps by bus, unknown, or train

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  1. Bus, travel

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    1. Take the bus from Besançon to Dijonbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dijon to Chamonixbus bus
    3. Walk from Chamonix to French Alpsunknown unknown
    6h 26m

  2. Train, travel via Bourg-en-Bresse

    1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Bourg En Bressetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Bellegardetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Bellegarde to St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayettrain train Ter
    4. Walk from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to French Alpsunknown unknown
    6h 36m

  3. Train, travel

    1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Mouchard to Lausannetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Martignytrain train Ir / ...
    4. Walk from Taconnaz to French Alpsunknown unknown
    6h 50m

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  • Distance: 376.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 26m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and French Alps, France?

There is no direct connection from Besançon to French Alps. However, you can take the bus to Dijon, take the bus to Chamonix, then travel to French Alps. Alternatively, you can take a train from Besancon Viotte to French Alps via Bourg En Bresse, Bellegarde, and St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet in around 6h 36m.

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