There are 6 ways to get from Rodez to Besançon by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, 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.
Fly Rodez-Marcillac Airport to Paris Orly Airport, train
best- Fly from Rodez-Marcillac Airport (RDZ) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane RDZ - ORY
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viottetrain
5h 39m€160–429Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Rodez to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus 720 / ...
11h 45m€48–81Train
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain Ter
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
11h 3m€177–285Drive 526.1 km
- Drive from Rodez to Besançoncar 526.1 km
6h 31m€84–122Train to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
- Take the train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiautrain
- Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain
9h 13m€119–349Train via Clermont-Ferrand
- Take the train from Rodez to Gare de Capdenactrain Ter
- Take the train from Gare de Capdenac to Clermont Ferrandtrain Ter
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
12h 46m€126–224
Rodez to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Rodez to Besançon is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Rodez to Besançon is to fly and train which takes 5h 39m and costs €160 - €430.
No, there is no direct bus from Rodez to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Besançon via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Rodez to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Rodez and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Toulouse Matabiau and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
The distance between Rodez and Besançon is 883 km. The road distance is 526.1 km.
The best way to get from Rodez to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs €170 - €290.
It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Rodez to Besançon, including transfers.
Rodez to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rodez station.
Rodez to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Rodez station.
The best way to get from Rodez to Besançon is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs €170 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 45m.
What companies run services between Rodez, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Rodez to Besancon Viotte via Toulouse Matabiau and Lyon Part Dieu in around 11h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Rodez to Besançon via Lyon in around 11h 45m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Friday, Monday, Thursday, Sunday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €30–160
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €40–300
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Rodez-Marcillac Airport to Paris Orly Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–150
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €110–170
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- 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
Train from Rodez to Toulouse Matabiau
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–50
- 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
Train from Rodez to Gare de Capdenac
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Gare de Capdenac to Clermont Ferrand
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- 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 Rodez to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20–35
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Rodez to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Rodez to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Toulouse Matabiau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Rodez to Besançon is 526 km. It takes approximately 6h 31m to drive from Rodez to Besançon.
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