There are 6 ways to get from Paris to Besançon by train (TGV), 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 (TGV)
best- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viottetrain Tgv
2h 34m€75–130Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Paris to Besançon381.8 km
4h 53m€26Bus
- Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Besançonbus N759
5h 25m€35–60Train via Dijon
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
2h 43m€118–345Train via Dijon #2
- Take the train from Paris Bercy to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
4h 1m€68–132Drive 379.2 km
- Drive from Paris to Besançoncar 379.2 km
4h 19m€59–85
Paris to Besançon by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €26 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Paris to Besançon is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €75 - €130.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Besançon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 25m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Besancon Viotte. Services depart five times a day, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2h 34m.
The distance between Paris and Besançon is 375 km. The road distance is 379.2 km.
The best way to get from Paris to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €75 - €130.
The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viotte takes 2h 34m including transfers and departs five times a day.
Paris to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.
Paris to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Besançon is to train which takes 2h 34m and costs €75 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 5h 25m.
What companies run services between Paris, France and Besançon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viotte 5 times a day. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Besançon once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 25m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–130
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100–320
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Bercy to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–110
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Paris to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Paris to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Besançon is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 19m to drive from Paris to Besançon.
Book your Paris to Besançon train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Besançon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 523+ hotels available in Besançon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Paris and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.