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

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

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  1. Train via Lille

    best
    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    6h 14m
    €125–214

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Calais Frethun to Lille Europetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Besançonbus bus
    11h 4m
    €69–117

  3. Drive  575.5 km

    1. Drive from Calais to Besançoncar car 575.5 km
    6h 35m
    €93–134

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain train Ter
    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
    6h 18m
    €119–200

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Calais Ville to Paris Nordtrain train Ter
    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
    6h 50m
    €169–285

Calais to Besançon by train

Calendar155Weekly Trains
Duration6h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket€125Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 707.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 14m

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

You can take a train from Calais Ville to Besancon Viotte via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 14m.

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