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How to get fromBesançon to Samoënsby train, bus, car, or train (TGV)

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

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  1. Train, bus via Bourg-en-Bresse

    best
    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 bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus Y02
    6h 30m
    €56–88

  2. Drive  205.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Besançon to Samoënscar car 205.6 km
    3h 12m
    €39–56

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Besançon to Lyonbus bus N1759 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Clusesbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    9h 22m
    €43–67

  4. Train, bus

    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 Annemassetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Gare Routierebus bus Y02
    6h 59m
    €63–97

  5. Train

    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 Cluses 74train train Ter
    7h 32m
    €61–96

Besançon to Samoëns by train and bus

Calendar82Weekly Services
Duration6h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€56Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 306 km
  • Duration: 6h 30m

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

You can take a bus from Besançon to Gare Routiere via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Gare Routiere in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Gare Routiere via Bourg En Bresse, Bellegarde, Cluses 74, and Gare Routiere in around 7h 32m.

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