There are 4 ways to get from Nîmes to Besançon by train (TGV, Renfe), bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
5h 2m€73–149Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Nîmes to Besançon474.9 km
5h 57m€32Bus
- Take the bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus N1759 / ...
7h 45m€44–73Drive 477.3 km
- Drive from Nîmes to Besançoncar 477.3 km
4h 50m€90–130
Nîmes to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nîmes to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €32 and takes 5h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Nîmes to Besançon is to drive which takes 4h 50m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Nîmes station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station and arriving at Besançon via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Nîmes to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Nimes and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Nîmes and Besançon is 495 km. The road distance is 477.3 km.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €70 - €150.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Nîmes to Besançon, including transfers.
Nîmes to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station.
Nîmes to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Nimes station.
The best way to get from Nîmes to Besançon is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs €70 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Nîmes, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Nimes to Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Besançon via Lyon in around 7h 45m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +32 70 79 79 79
- Website
- Belgian Railways
Train from Nimes to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- Belgian Railways
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–35
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Nîmes to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €32
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Nîmes to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Nîmes to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nîmes to Besançon is 477 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Nîmes to Besançon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nîmes and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.