There are 8 ways to get from Malta to Besançon by plane, train, busferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MLA - ZRH
- Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
8h 55m€149–330Fly to Basel, train
cheapest- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Basel (BSL)plane MLA - BSL
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
8h€92–276Bus and ferry, bus
- Take the busferry from Valletta to Pozzallobusferry
- Take the bus from Pozzallo Viale Europa to Cataniabus
- Take the bus from Catania Central Bus Station to Baselbus
- Take the bus from Basel Euroairport FR to Besançonbus
32h 5mFly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MLA - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain
8h 53m€128–308Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MLA - GVA
- Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain
- Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain
- Take the train from Frasne to Mouchardtrain
- Take the train from Mouchard to Besancon Viottetrain
10h 14m€137–323Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane MLA - TRN
- Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain
13h 16m€109–315Fly to Milan Linate Airport, train
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Milan Linate Airport (LIN)plane MLA - LIN
- Take the train from Milano Centrale to Basel Sbbtrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
13h 11m€179–367Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
- Fly from Malta International Airport (MLA) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MLA - MXP
- Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Luganotrain
- Take the train from Lugano to Basel SBBtrain
- Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
13h 23m€108–361
Malta International Airport (MLA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malta to Besançon is to fly and train which costs €90 - €280 and takes 8h.
The fastest way to get from Malta to Besançon is to fly and train which takes 8h and costs €90 - €280.
No, there is no direct bus from Malta to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar and arriving at Besançon via Valletta, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania Central Bus Station, Basel, Brausebad and Basel Euroairport FR. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 5m.
The distance between Malta and Besançon is 1656 km.
The best way to get from Malta to Besançon without a car is to bus and ferry and bus which takes 32h 5m and costs .
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Malta to Besançon, including transfers.
Malta to Besançon bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, depart from Valletta station.
Malta to Besançon bus services, operated by Virtu Ferries Ltd, arrive at Pozzallo station.
There are 509+ hotels available in Besançon.
What companies run services between Malta and Besançon, France?
There is no direct connection from Malta to Besançon. However, you can take the bus to Malta Airport 2, walk to Malta International Airport (MLA) airport, fly to Zurich Airport (ZRH), walk to Zürich Flughafen, take the train to Zürich HB, take the train to Mulhouse, walk to Mulhouse Ville, take the train to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, then take the train to Besancon Viotte. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tonn, San Pawl il-Bahar to Besançon via Bombi1, Il-Floriana, Valletta, Pozzallo, Pozzallo Viale Europa, Catania, Catania Central Bus Station, Basel, Basel, Brausebad, Basel EuroAirport, Abflug, and Basel Euroairport FR in around 32h 5m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Malta International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Wednesday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €28–160
Flights from Malta International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €28–160
Flights from Malta International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport via Cagliari
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Tuesday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €28–160
Flights from Malta International Airport to Turin Caselle Airport via Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €28–160
Flights from Malta International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Malta International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Catania
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Monday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Flights from Malta International Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport via Lamezia Terme
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €35–150
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lausanne to Frasne
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lugano to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €85–130
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- (+356) 22069022
- [email protected]
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
Busferry from Valletta to Pozzallo
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €73
- Website
- Virtu Ferries Ltd
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