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

The cheapest way to get from Maastricht to Besançon is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Maastricht to Besançon is to drive which takes 5h 50m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Maastricht and Besançon?

No, there is no direct bus from Maastricht to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Besançon via Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Maastricht and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Maastricht to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Maastricht and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Liege-Guillemins, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 42m.

How far is it from Maastricht to Besançon?

The distance between Maastricht and Besançon is 821 km. The road distance is 488.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Maastricht to Besançon without a car is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 42m and costs €110 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Maastricht to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Besançon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Maastricht to Besançon train from?

Maastricht to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Liege-Guillemins station.

Train or bus from Maastricht to Besançon?

The best way to get from Maastricht to Besançon is to train via Brussels which takes 7h 42m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Maastricht to Besançon bus arrive?

Maastricht to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Mulhouse station.

Where does the Maastricht to Besançon train arrive?

Maastricht to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station.

Can I drive from Maastricht to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Maastricht to Besançon is 489 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Maastricht to Besançon.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Besançon?

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

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There are 6 ways to get from Maastricht to Besançon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, or train (TGV)

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Train via Brussels
best
1. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid to Paris Nordtrain
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
7h 42m
€112–288
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Mulhousebus FlixBus N473
2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Besançonbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
11h 15m
€56–95
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Maastricht to Thionvillebus 181 / ...
2. Take the train from Thionville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
8h 10m
€101–176
Drive 488.7 km
1. Drive from Maastricht to Besançoncar 488.7 km
5h 50m
€87–126
Train
1. Take the train from Liège, Guillemins Bf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
7h 52m
€130–278
Train #2
1. Take the train from Liège-Guillemins to Luxembourgtrain Ic / ...
2. Take the train from Thionville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
9h 53m
€112–211

Maastricht to Besançon by train

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Distance: 821.1 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Maastricht, Netherlands and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Maastricht to Besancon Viotte via Liege-Guillemins, Brussels-Midi, Brussel-Zuid, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 7h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Maastricht to Besançon via Mulhouse in around 11h 15m.

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