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How to get fromLouvain-la-Neuve to Besançonby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Louvain-la-Neuve to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain train Eurostar
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    7h 21m
    €110–192

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Brussels - Midi Train Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    12h 24m
    €61–98

  3. Drive  466.2 km

    1. Drive from Louvain-la-Neuve to Besançoncar car 466.2 km
    5h 49m
    €88–127

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ottignies to Luxembourgtrain train Ic / ...
    2. Take the train from Thionville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    9h 16m
    €118–191

Louvain-la-Neuve to Besançon by train

Calendar59Weekly Trains
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 725.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 21m

What companies run services between Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Louvain-la-Neuve to Besancon Viotte via Bruxelles-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LOUVAIN-LA-NEUVE Gare d'Autobus - Quai 4 to Besançon via BRAINE-L'ALLEUD Gare - Quai 3, Braine-l'Alleud, Bruxelles-Midi, Brussels - Midi Train Station, Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station, and Paris in around 12h 24m.

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