There are 4 ways to get from Saint-Nectaire to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, 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
best- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
6h 20m€155–247Drive 352.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Saint-Nectaire to Besançoncar 352.8 km
4h 31m€55–79Bus
- Take the bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyonbus FlixBus N1149 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus N720 / ...
6h 39m€104–145Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
7h 52m€129–225
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Saint-Nectaire to Besançon is to drive which costs €50 - €80 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Saint-Nectaire to Besançon is to drive which takes 4h 31m and costs €50 - €80.
No, there is no direct bus from Saint-Nectaire to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Clermont-Ferrand and arriving at Besançon via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Saint-Nectaire to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Clermont Ferrand and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Nevers and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 20m.
The distance between Saint-Nectaire and Besançon is 506 km. The road distance is 352.8 km.
The best way to get from Saint-Nectaire to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €150 - €250.
It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Saint-Nectaire to Besançon, including transfers.
Saint-Nectaire to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Clermont-Ferrand station.
Saint-Nectaire to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Clermont Ferrand station.
The best way to get from Saint-Nectaire to Besançon is to train which takes 6h 20m and costs €150 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €150 and takes 6h 39m.
What companies run services between Saint-Nectaire, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a vehicle from Saint-Nectaire to Besancon Viotte via Clermont Ferrand, Nevers, and Dijon Ville in around 6h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Saint-Nectaire to Besançon via Clermont-Ferrand and Lyon in around 6h 39m.
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 Clermont Ferrand to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €27–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Nevers to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–70
- 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
Train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–24
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Clermont-Ferrand to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–26
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Saint-Nectaire to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Saint-Nectaire to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Saint-Nectaire to Besançon is 353 km. It takes approximately 4h 31m to drive from Saint-Nectaire to Besançon.
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