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

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There are 9 ways to get from Florence to Besançon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Milano Centraletrain train
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain train Ec
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    10h 48m
    €149–296

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    15h 19m
    €81–135

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Dijonbus bus 1501
    2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    14h 38m
    €95–162

  4. Drive 733.8 km

    1. Drive from Florence to Besançoncar car 733.8 km
    8h 20m
    €115–166

  5. Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane FLR - BSL
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    9h 12m
    €127–306

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Milano Centraletrain train Fr
    2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain train Ec
    3. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus bus
    11h 5m
    €122–242

  7. Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane FLR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    8h 5m
    €168–443

  8. Fly Florence Peretola Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Florence Peretola Airport (FLR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane FLR - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train
    4. Take the train from Frasne to Mouchardtrain train
    5. Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain train
    11h 14m
    €153–436

  9. Train to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Firenze S.M.N. to Bologna Centraletrain train
    2. Fly from Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane BLQ - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    8h 36m
    €166–500

Florence to Besançon by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration14h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket€95Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 839.5 km
  • Duration: 10h 48m

What companies run services between Florence, Italy and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Firenze Santa Maria Novella to Besancon Viotte via Milano Centrale, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to PEM Viotte via PEM Gare in around 15h 19m.

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