Rome2Rio

How to get fromHull to Besançonby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

Find Transport to Besançon

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Hull to Besançon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hull to King's Crosstrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viottetrain train Tgv
    9h 23m
    €269–474

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Hull Interchange to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 561 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Paris to Besançonbus bus
    23h 35m
    €109–183

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Hull to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Besançoncar car
    11h 48m
    €297–378

  4. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Basel (BSL)plane plane HUY - BSL
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    7h 11m
    €232–775

  5. Train via Peterborough

    1. Take the train from Hull to Peterboroughtrain train
    2. Take the train from Peterborough to London St Pancras Intltrain train
    3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    4. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain train Tgv
    5. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    10h 44m
    €367–552

  6. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hull to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Besançoncar car
    12h 48m
    €193–336

  7. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Humberside Airport (HUY) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane HUY - GVA
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train
    4. Take the train from Frasne to Mouchardtrain train
    5. Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain train
    9h 54m
    €262–822

Hull to Besançon by train

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket€269Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Hull to Besançon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,159.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

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, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 9h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hull Interchange to Besançon via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 23h 35m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There