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How to get fromSallanches to Besançonby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Sallanches Combloux Megeve to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    6h 11m
    €61–107

  2. Drive  207.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Sallanches to Besançoncar car 207.2 km
    2h 58m
    €33–48

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sallanches - Bus Station to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus bus 720 / ...
    8h 40m
    €36–63

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Sallanches Combloux Megeve to Annemassetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Annemasse to Lausannetrain train
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    7h 55m
    €75–112

Sallanches to Besançon by train

Calendar6Weekly Trains
Duration6h 11mAverage Duration
Ticket€61Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 362.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 11m

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

You can take a train from Sallanches Combloux Megeve to Besancon Viotte via Amberieu En Bugey in around 6h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sallanches - Bus Station to Besançon via Lyon in around 8h 40m.

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