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How to get fromNice to Besançonby train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

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

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  1. Train (TGV)

    best
    1. Take the train from Nice Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    7h 46m
    €165–242

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nice to Lyonbus bus N1719 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus bus 720 / ...
    12h 35m
    €65–102

  3. Drive  592.5 km

    1. Drive from Nice to Besançoncar car 592.5 km
    7h 56m
    €95–137

  4. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane NCE - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain train
    6h 58m
    €138–349

  5. Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane plane NCE - SXB
    2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    6h 40m
    €80–300

  6. Fly to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane plane NCE - BSL
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    7h 20m
    €82–257

Nice to Besançon by train (TGV)

Calendar25Weekly Trains
Duration7h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€165Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 824.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 46m

What companies run services between Nice, France and Besançon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Nice Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv 4 times a day. Tickets cost €160–240 and the journey takes 7h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nice to Besançon via Lyon in around 12h 35m.

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