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

The cheapest way to get from Hull to Besançon is to drive and car ferry which costs €200 - €360 and takes 12h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Hull to Besançon is to fly and train which takes 7h 43m and costs €190 - €550.

Is there a direct train between Hull and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Hull to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Hull and arriving at Besancon Viotte via London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 55m.

How far is it from Hull to Besançon?

The distance between Hull and Besançon is 1160 km.

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

The best way to get from Hull to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 8h 55m and costs €290 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Hull to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hull to Besançon train from?

Hull to Besançon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), depart from Hull station.

What is the time difference between Hull and Besançon?

Besançon is 1h ahead of Hull. It is currently 9:32 PM in Hull and 10:32 PM in Besançon.

Where does the Hull to Besançon train arrive?

Hull to Besançon train services, operated by London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER), arrive at Peterborough station.

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

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Where can I stay near Besançon?

There are 280+ hotels available in Besançon.

Hull to Besançon - 6 ways to travel via train, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Hull to Besançon by train (Eurostar, TGV), car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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
1. Take the train from Hull to King's Crosstrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
8h 55m
€296–522
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Basel (BSL)plane HUY - BSL
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
7h 43m
€193–532
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Hull to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Besançoncar
11h 48m
€313–406
Train via Peterborough
1. Take the train from Hull to Peterboroughtrain
2. Take the train from Peterborough to London St Pancras Intltrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
4. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain Tgv
5. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
10h 45m
€408–603
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Hull to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Besançoncar
12h 48m
€206–360
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HUY - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain
4. Take the train from Frasne to Mouchardtrain
5. Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain
10h 7m
€225–566

Hull to Besançon by train

43Weekly Trains

8h 55mAverage Duration

€296Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,159.7 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Hull, England and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Hull to Besancon Viotte via London Kings Cross, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 8h 55m.

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