There are 5 ways to get from Gap to Besançon by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train (TGV)
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 Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
7h 14m€82–160Bus via Lyon
cheapest- Take the bus from Gap to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus N1326 / ...
8h 10m€30–52Drive 383 km
- Drive from Gap to Besançoncar 383 km
5h 12m€61–88Train via Grenoble
- 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 51m€86–156Bus
- Take the bus from Gap to Grenoble Europolebus P24
- Take the bus from Grenoble to Besançonbus 720
9h 52m
Gap to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gap to Besançon is to bus via Lyon which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Gap to Besançon is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €60 - €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 10m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.
The distance between Gap and Besançon is 503 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 14m and costs €80 - €160.
It takes approximately 7h 14m 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 14m and costs €80 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €30 - €55 and takes 8h 10m.
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 Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gap to Besançon via Lyon in around 8h 10m.
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 Gap to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gap to Grenoble
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €23–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Gap to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €16–26
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
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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