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How to get fromCaen to Besançonby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Caen to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Train via Dijon

    best
    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    5h 25m
    €116–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Caen - Bus Station to Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminalbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    10h 40m
    €54–87

  3. Drive  634.1 km

    1. Drive from Caen to Besançoncar car 634.1 km
    5h 51m
    €120–174

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Caen – Carpiquet Airport (CFR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane CFR - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain train
    7h
    €167–497

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train 3340 / ...
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viottetrain train Tgv
    5h 47m
    €124–194

  6. Train via Dijon #2

    1. Take the train from Caen to Paris St Lazaretrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    5h 55m
    €161–252

Caen to Besançon by train and subway

Calendar198Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 618.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Caen to Besancon Viotte via Paris St Lazare, Saint-Lazare, Gare de Lyon, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caen - Bus Station to Besançon via Paris - La Défense Jules Verne Terminal, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 10h 40m.

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