There are 3 ways to get from Saarbrücken to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Sarreguemines to Strasbourgtrain Ter
- Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 50m€53–117Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Strasbourgbus FlixBus 299 / ...
- Take the bus from Strasbourg to Besançonbus FlixBus N1720 / ...
7h 15m€32–62Drive 273.5 km
- Drive from Saarbrücken to Besançoncar 273.5 km
4h 4m€42–61
Saarbrücken to Besançon by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saarbrücken to Besançon is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Saarbrücken to Besançon is to drive which takes 4h 4m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct bus from Saarbrücken station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Saarbrücken bus station and arriving at Besançon via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Saarbrücken to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Hellwigstr., Saarbrücken and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Sarreguemines, Strasbourg and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Saarbrücken and Besançon is 359 km. The road distance is 273.5 km.
The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €50 - €120.
It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Saarbrücken to Besançon, including transfers.
Saarbrücken to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Saarbrücken bus station.
Saarbrücken to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Sarreguemines station.
The best way to get from Saarbrücken to Besançon is to train which takes 5h 50m and costs €50 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 15m.
What companies run services between Saarbrücken, Germany and Besançon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Hellwigstr., Saarbrücken to Besancon Viotte via Sarreguemines, Sarreguemines, Strasbourg, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Besançon via Strasbourg in around 7h 15m.
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 Sarreguemines to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Saarbrücken bus station to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–17
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Strasbourg to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €22–40
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Strasbourg to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €23–45
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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More Questions & Answers
Saarbrücken to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Strasbourg station.
Saarbrücken to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saarbrücken to Besançon is 274 km. It takes approximately 4h 4m to drive from Saarbrücken to Besançon.
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