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How to get fromGap to Besançonby train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Gap to Besançon by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, car, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Gap to Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sudtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    7h 21m
    €81–160

  2. Bus via Lyon

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gap to Grenoble Europolebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Lyonbus bus 766 / ...
    3. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus bus 720
    9h 57m
    €48–95

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Gap to Grenoble Europolebus bus P24
    2. Take the bus from Grenoble to Besançonbus bus 720
    9h 52m

  4. Drive  383 km

    1. Drive from Gap to Besançoncar car 383 km
    5h 12m
    €62–89

  5. Train via Grenoble

    1. Take the train from Gap to Grenobletrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    7h 51m
    €85–148

Gap to Besançon by train

Calendar55Weekly Trains
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 502.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gap to Besançon via Grenoble Europole and Grenoble in around 9h 52m.

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