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

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Chamonix to Dijonbus bus FlixBus N1529 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Dijon to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199 / ...
    6h 25m
    €32–48

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Vallorcine to Martignytrain train Re / ...
    2. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain train Ir / ...
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Frasne to Mouchardtrain train Ter
    5. Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    7h 27m
    €86–157

  3. Drive  231.1 km

    1. Drive from Chamonix to Besançoncar car 231.1 km
    3h 2m
    €37–54

  4. Train via Ambérieu-en-Bugey

    1. Take the train from St Gervais Les Bains Le Fayet to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    8h 4m
    €63–115

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Martigny to Lausannetrain train Ir / ...
    2. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    8h 6m
    €87–151

Chamonix to Besançon by bus

Calendar8Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket€32Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 369.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Chamonix to Besançon via Dijon in around 6h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc to Besancon Viotte via Vallorcine, Martigny, Lausanne, Frasne, and Mouchard in around 7h 27m.

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