There are 5 ways to get from Gap to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
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 Gap to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 20m€106–219Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gap to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus N720 / ...
8h€37–67Drive 383 km
- Drive from Gap to Besançoncar 383 km
5h 12m€60–86Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
7h 52m€79–190Train, bus
- Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain Ter
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Besançonbus 720
9h 40m€52–115
Gap to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gap to Besançon is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Gap to Besançon is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €55 - €90.
No, there is no direct bus from Gap to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Gap and arriving at Besançon via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
No, there is no direct train from Gap to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Gap and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 20m.
The distance between Gap and Besançon is 553 km. The road distance is 383 km.
The best way to get from Gap to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €100 - €220.
It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Gap to Besançon, including transfers.
Gap to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Gap station.
Gap to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Gap station.
The best way to get from Gap to Besançon is to train which takes 7h 20m and costs €100 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 8h.
What companies run services between Gap, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Gap to Besancon Viotte via Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gap to Besançon via Lyon in around 8h.
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 Gap to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–45
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Gap to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–85
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–65
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Gap to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Grenoble to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Gap to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Gap to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gap to Besançon is 383 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Gap to Besançon.
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