What is the cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Besançon?

The cheapest way to get from Toulouse to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €47 and takes 8h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Toulouse to Besançon?

The fastest way to get from Toulouse to Besançon is to fly and train which takes 6h 34m and costs €85 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Toulouse and Besançon?

No, there is no direct bus from Toulouse station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station and arriving at Besançon via Montpellier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Toulouse and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Toulouse to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Toulouse Matabiau and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 49m.

How far is it from Toulouse to Besançon?

The distance between Toulouse and Besançon is 785 km. The road distance is 688.9 km.

How do I travel from Toulouse to Besançon without a car?

The best way to get from Toulouse to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €150 - €240.

How long does it take to get from Toulouse to Besançon?

It takes approximately 7h 49m to get from Toulouse to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Toulouse to Besançon bus from?

Toulouse to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Toulouse to Besançon train from?

Toulouse to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Toulouse Matabiau station.

Train or bus from Toulouse to Besançon?

The best way to get from Toulouse to Besançon is to train which takes 7h 49m and costs €150 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 10h 55m.

Where does the Toulouse to Besançon bus arrive?

Toulouse to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station.

Where does the Toulouse to Besançon train arrive?

Toulouse to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Toulouse to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Toulouse to Besançon is 689 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Toulouse to Besançon.

How do I get a train ticket from Toulouse to Besançon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Toulouse to Besançon?

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Where can I stay near Besançon?

There are 503+ hotels available in Besançon.

Can I share a ride from Toulouse to Besançon?

Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Toulouse and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

Toulouse to Besançon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Toulouse to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, plane, train, 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
7h 49m
€152–237
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Toulouse to Besançonrideshare 687.7 km
8h 50m
€47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Montpellier - Sabines Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Montpellier to Besançonbus FlixBus N1720
10h 55m
€65–101
Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLS - LYS
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain
6h 37m
€99–274
Drive 688.9 km
1. Drive from Toulouse to Besançoncar 688.9 km
7h 11m
€131–189
Fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane TLS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
6h 34m
€86–320
Fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane TLS - ORY
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viottetrain
6h 44m
€132–307
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Basel (BSL)plane TLS - BSL
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
7h 7m
€101–276
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane TLS - CDG
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain
7h 10m
€188–399

Toulouse to Besançon by train

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7h 49mAverage Duration

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Distance: 785.2 km
Duration: 7h 49m

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

You can take a train from Toulouse Matabiau to Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu in around 7h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Besançon via Montpellier in around 10h 55m.

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