What is the cheapest way to get from Cannes to Besançon?

The cheapest way to get from Cannes to Besançon is to drive which costs €110 - €160 and takes 7h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cannes to Besançon?

The fastest way to get from Cannes to Besançon is to fly and train which takes 6h 56m and costs €85 - €300.

Is there a direct train between Cannes and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Cannes to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Cannes and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 13m.

How far is it from Cannes to Besançon?

The distance between Cannes and Besançon is 794 km. The road distance is 585.2 km.

How do I travel from Cannes to Besançon without a car?

The best way to get from Cannes to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 7h 13m and costs €160 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Cannes to Besançon?

It takes approximately 7h 13m to get from Cannes to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cannes to Besançon train from?

Cannes to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Cannes station.

Where does the Cannes to Besançon train arrive?

Cannes to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.

Can I drive from Cannes to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cannes to Besançon is 585 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Cannes to Besançon.

How do I get a train ticket from Cannes to Besançon?

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Where can I stay near Besançon?

There are 280+ hotels available in Besançon.

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

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Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Cannes to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 13m
€160–238
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane NCE - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
6h 56m
€89–300
Drive 585.2 km
1. Drive from Cannes to Besançoncar 585.2 km
7h 58m
€110–159
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NCE - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain
7h 14m
€132–344
Train via Marseille
1. Take the train from Cannes to Marseille-Saint-Charlestrain Sud_Iv15
2. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 32m
€162–250

Cannes to Besançon by train (TGV)

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Distance: 794 km
Duration: 7h 13m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Cannes to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv 3 times a day. Tickets cost €150–240 and the journey takes 6h 35m.

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

Train (TGV)

Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train

Drive 585.2 km

Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

Train via Marseille