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How to get fromSallanches to Besançonby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sallanches to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sallanches Combloux Megeve to Bellegardetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Bourg En Bressetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    6h 44m
    €55–107

  2. Drive 207.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sallanches to Besançoncar car 207.2 km
    2h 58m
    €33–47

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) to Pontarlier - Bus stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from PEM - Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    6h 59m
    €34–54

  4. Train via Geneva

    1. Take the train from Sallanches Combloux Megeve to Annemassetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Annemasse to Bourg En Bressetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    7h 11m
    €57–109

Sallanches to Besançon by train

Calendar24Weekly Trains
Duration6h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket€55Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

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

You can take a train from Sallanches Combloux Megeve to Besancon Viotte via Bellegarde and Bourg En Bresse in around 6h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sallanches - Bus Station to PEM Viotte via Chamonix, Av. de Courmayeur (Gare routière Sud) and PEM - Gare in around 6h 59m.

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