What is the cheapest way to get from Genoa to Besançon?

The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Besançon is to bus via Zurich which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Genoa to Besançon?

The fastest way to get from Genoa to Besançon is to drive which takes 6h 1m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Genoa and Besançon?

No, there is no direct bus from Genoa to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Genoa and arriving at Besançon via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Genoa and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Genova Brignole and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Milano Centrale, Basel SBB, Mulhouse Ville and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.

How far is it from Genoa to Besançon?

The distance between Genoa and Besançon is 677 km. The road distance is 508 km.

How do I travel from Genoa to Besançon without a car?

The best way to get from Genoa to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs €100 - €230.

How long does it take to get from Genoa to Besançon?

It takes approximately 10h 27m to get from Genoa to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Besançon bus from?

Genoa to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Genoa station.

Where do I catch the Genoa to Besançon train from?

Genoa to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova Brignole station.

Train or bus from Genoa to Besançon?

The best way to get from Genoa to Besançon is to train which takes 10h 27m and costs €100 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 10m.

Where does the Genoa to Besançon bus arrive?

Genoa to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Genoa to Besançon train arrive?

Genoa to Besançon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Genoa to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Besançon is 508 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Genoa to Besançon.

How do I get a train ticket from Genoa to Besançon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Genoa to Besançon?

Book your Genoa to Besançon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Besançon?

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Genoa to Besançon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Genoa to Besançon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain Ec
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
10h 27m
€105–221
Bus via Zurich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Genoa to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N177
2. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
11h 10m
€49–85
Drive 508 km
1. Drive from Genoa to Besançoncar 508 km
6h 1m
€79–115
Fly, train
1. Fly from Genoa Cristoforo Colombo Airport (GOA) to Basel (BSL)plane GOA - BSL
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
9h 13m
€100–326
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Genova Brignole to Milano Centraletrain Ic
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Berntrain Ec
3. Take the train from Bern to Pontarliertrain Re9
4. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
10h 49m
€99–226
Bus
1. Take the bus from Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus
3. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus 203 / ...
12h 52m
€60–106

Genoa to Besançon by train

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Distance: 677 km
Duration: 10h 27m

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

You can take a train from Genova Brignole to Besancon Viotte via Milano Centrale, Basel Sbb, Basel SBB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 10h 27m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genoa to Besançon via Zurich Bus Station in around 11h 10m.

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