There are 5 ways to get from Colmar to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, 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 (TGV)
best- Take the train from Colmar to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
2h€38–61Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Colmar to Besançon164.1 km
2h 10m€8–13Bus
- Take the bus from Colmar to Besançonbus N720 / ...
2h 35m€15–28Train via Mulhouse
- Take the train from Colmar to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
2h 20m€30–64Drive 162.7 km
- Drive from Colmar to Besançoncar 162.7 km
1h 43m€26–37
Colmar to Besançon by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colmar to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €8 - €13 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Colmar to Besançon is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs €25 - €40.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Colmar and arriving at Besançon. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 35m.
No, there is no direct train from Colmar to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Colmar and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h.
The distance between Colmar and Besançon is 182 km. The road distance is 162.7 km.
The best way to get from Colmar to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 2h and costs €35 - €65.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Colmar to Besançon, including transfers.
Colmar to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Colmar station.
Colmar to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Colmar station.
The best way to get from Colmar to Besançon is to train which takes 2h and costs €35 - €65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €15 - €28 and takes 2h 35m.
What companies run services between Colmar, France and Besançon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Colmar to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 1h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colmar to Besançon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €15–25 and the journey takes 2h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Colmar to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Colmar to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €26–45
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Colmar to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €7–14
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Colmar to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Colmar to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €15–28
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Colmar to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colmar to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Colmar to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colmar to Besançon is 163 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Colmar to Besançon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Colmar and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.