What is the cheapest way to get from Pau to Besançon?

The cheapest way to get from Pau to Besançon is to bus via Montpellier which costs €80 - €140 and takes 13h 43m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pau to Besançon?

The fastest way to get from Pau to Besançon is to fly and train which takes 7h 15m and costs €320 - €650.

Is there a direct bus between Pau and Besançon?

No, there is no direct bus from Pau to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc and arriving at Besançon via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Pau and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Pau to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Pau and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare De Lyon and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Pau to Besançon?

The distance between Pau and Besançon is 1147 km. The road distance is 825.4 km.

How do I travel from Pau to Besançon without a car?

The best way to get from Pau to Besançon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 42m and costs €230 - €350.

How long does it take to get from Pau to Besançon?

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Pau to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pau to Besançon bus from?

Pau to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc station.

Where do I catch the Pau to Besançon train from?

Pau to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Pau station.

Train or bus from Pau to Besançon?

The best way to get from Pau to Besançon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 42m and costs €230 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus via Montpellier, which costs €80 - €140 and takes 13h 43m.

Where does the Pau to Besançon bus arrive?

Pau to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where does the Pau to Besançon train arrive?

Pau to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.

Can I drive from Pau to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Pau to Besançon is 825 km. It takes approximately 9h 19m to drive from Pau to Besançon.

How do I get a train ticket from Pau to Besançon?

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Pau to Besançon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Pau to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, plane, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Pau to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
8h 42m
€231–348
Bus via Montpellier
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Montpellier to Besançonbus
13h 43m
€80–131
Drive 825.4 km
1. Drive from Pau to Besançoncar 825.4 km
9h 19m
€155–224
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PUF - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain
7h 15m
€328–638
Train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
2. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
11h 19m
€192–304
Bus
1. Take the bus from Pau to Lyonbus FlixBus N716
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus N1759 / ...
18h 5m
€100–152
Train to Biarritz Pays Basque Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Bayonnetrain
2. Fly from Biarritz Pays Basque Airport (BIQ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BIQ - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain
8h 25m
€148–409
Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Take the train from Pau to Toulouse Matabiautrain
2. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain
9h 32m
€141–338
Fly Pau Pyrénées Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Pau Pyrénées Airport (PUF) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane PUF - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
7h 36m
€787–1,233

Pau to Besançon by train, subway, and foot (TGV)

57Weekly Services

8h 42mAverage Duration

€231Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,147.2 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Pau to Besancon Viotte via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pau - Technopôle Héliparc to Besançon via Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and Montpellier in around 13h 43m.

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