There are 4 ways to get from Dijon to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car
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Dijon to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dijon to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €6 - €8 and takes 1h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Dijon to Besançon is to train which takes 55 min and costs €15 - €30.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Dijon and arriving at Besançon. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dijon Ville and arriving at Besancon Viotte. Services depart every 30 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 55 min.
The distance between Dijon and Besançon is 91 km. The road distance is 95.7 km.
The best way to get from Dijon to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 55 min and costs €15 - €30.
The train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte takes 55 min including transfers and departs every 30 minutes.
Dijon to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Dijon station.
Dijon to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Dijon Ville station.
The best way to get from Dijon to Besançon is to train which takes 55 min and costs €15 - €30. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €8 - €15 and takes 1h 25m.
What companies run services between Dijon, France and Besançon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte every 30 minutes. Tickets cost €15–30 and the journey takes 55 min. TGV inOui also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dijon to Besançon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €8–15 and the journey takes 1h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
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 Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–15
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Dijon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6–8
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Dijon to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Dijon to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dijon to Besançon is 96 km. It takes approximately 58 min to drive from Dijon to Besançon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Dijon and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















