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How to get fromNew York to Besançonby plane or train

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There are 8 ways to get from New York to Besançon by plane or train

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  1. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Basel, train

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    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Basel (BSL)plane plane EWR - BSL
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    15h 36m
    €542–1,028

  2. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane JFK - 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
    16h 9m
    €324–600

  3. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane plane EWR - ORY
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viottetrain train
    13h 55m
    €392–754

  4. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane EWR - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    14h 48m
    €333–615

  5. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane EWR - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    14h 13m
    €392–916

  6. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane JFK - CDG
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    14h 15m
    €378–958

  7. Fly John F. Kennedy International Airport to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane JFK - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    15h
    €329–577

  8. Fly Newark Liberty International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane EWR - 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
    16h 18m
    €358–858

Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Basel (BSL) flights

Calendar34Weekly Planes
Duration10h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€256Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 6,446.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 36m

What companies run services between New York, NY, USA and Besançon, France?

There is no direct connection from New York to Besançon. However, you can take the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Basel (BSL), walk to Basel Euroairport FR, take the bus 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 the train to Newark Airport Railroad Station, walk to Newark Airport Railroad Station, take the vehicle to Terminal B, walk to Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport (ORY), walk to Aéroport d'Orly, take the line 14 subway to Gare de Lyon, walk to Paris Gare De Lyon, then take the train to Besancon Viotte.

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