There are 5 ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
5h 40m€78–160Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon322.8 km
4h 44m€26Bus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus N720 / ...
6h€32–61Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
6h 3m€71–152Drive 323.8 km
- Drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançoncar 323.8 km
3h 59m€50–72
Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €26 and takes 4h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon is to drive which takes 3h 59m and costs €45 - €75.
No, there is no direct bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand and arriving at Besançon via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h.
No, there is no direct train from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Nevers and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Besançon is 470 km. The road distance is 323.8 km.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €75 - €160.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon, including transfers.
Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon is to train which takes 5h 40m and costs €75 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 6h.
What companies run services between Clermont-Ferrand, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Clermont Ferrand to Besancon Viotte via Nevers and Dijon Ville in around 5h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon via Lyon in around 6h.
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 Clermont Ferrand to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €26
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon is 324 km. It takes approximately 3h 59m to drive from Clermont-Ferrand to Besançon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Clermont-Ferrand and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.