Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Besançon

See all options

There are 10 ways to get from Prague to Besançon by bus, train (TGV), night train, car, train, or plane

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

  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Prague to Besançonbus bus N1759
    11h 15m
    €70–110

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Muenchen Hbftrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    14h 2m
    €208–336

  3. Night train, bus

    1. Take the nighttrain from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Basel Sbbnighttrain night train En
    2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    16h 40m
    €225–369

  4. Drive  827.3 km

    1. Drive from Prague to Besançoncar car 827.3 km
    7h 13m
    €132–191

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Basel Sbbtrain train Ec
    2. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    16h 40m
    €240–285

  6. Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Basel, train

    1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Basel (BSL)plane plane PRG - BSL
    2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    7h 24m
    €92–288

  7. Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train

    1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane PRG - LYS
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain train
    8h 37m
    €108–300

  8. Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane PRG - ZRH
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    8h 24m
    €149–317

  9. Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane PRG - 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
    9h 49m
    €132–320

  10. Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane plane DRS - ZRH
    3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train
    4. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train
    10h 44m
    €224–551

Prague to Besançon by bus

Calendar5Weekly Buses
Duration11h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Prague to Besançon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 844.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Besançon, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Besançon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 11h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Besancon Viotte via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 14h 2m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There