There are 4 ways to get from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon by train, bus, rideshare, 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
best- Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
1h 50m€25–55Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon152.4 km
2h 20m€9–11Bus
- Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançonbus N720 / ...
1h 50m€12–21Drive 153.5 km
- Drive from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançoncar 153.5 km
1h 53m€24–34
Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €9 - €11 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €25 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bourg-en-Bresse and arriving at Besançon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bourg En Bresse and arriving at Besancon Viotte. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 50m.
The distance between Bourg-en-Bresse and Besançon is 154 km. The road distance is 153.5 km.
The best way to get from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €25 - €55.
The train from Bourg En Bresse to Besancon Viotte takes 1h 50m including transfers and departs hourly.
Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bourg-en-Bresse station.
Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bourg En Bresse station.
The best way to get from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon is to train which takes 1h 50m and costs €25 - €55. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €21 and takes 1h 50m.
What companies run services between Bourg-en-Bresse, France and Besançon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Bourg En Bresse to Besancon Viotte hourly. Tickets cost €25–55 and the journey takes 1h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon twice daily. Tickets cost €12–21 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bourg En Bresse to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €25–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–11
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 53m to drive from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Bourg-en-Bresse and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.