There are 2 ways to get from Bourges to Besançon by train (TGV) or car
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Bourges to Besançon by train
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The cheapest way to get from Bourges to Besançon is to drive which costs €50 - €75 and takes 4h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bourges to Besançon is to drive which takes 4h 8m and costs €50 - €75.
No, there is no direct train from Bourges to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bourges and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Nevers and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 53m.
The distance between Bourges and Besançon is 373 km. The road distance is 320.6 km.
The best way to get from Bourges to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 4h 53m and costs €60 - €120.
It takes approximately 4h 53m to get from Bourges to Besançon, including transfers.
Bourges to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Bourges station.
Bourges to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bourges to Besançon is 321 km. It takes approximately 4h 8m to drive from Bourges to Besançon.
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What companies run services between Bourges, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Bourges to Besancon Viotte via Nevers and Dijon Ville in around 4h 53m.
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 Bourges to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €12–21
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €16–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
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