There are 5 ways to get from Tours to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Paris
best- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2train Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
4h 54m€100–200Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Tours to Besançon516.1 km
6h 3m€35Bus
- Take the bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Paris to Besançonbus FlixBus N199
10h€56–98Drive 517.3 km
- Drive from Tours to Besançoncar 517.3 km
4h 34m€81–116Train
- Take the train from St Pierre Des Corps to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
6h 13m€86–169
Tours to Besançon by train, subway, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tours to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €35 and takes 6h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Tours to Besançon is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs €80 - €120.
No, there is no direct bus from Tours station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station and arriving at Besançon via Paris. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.
No, there is no direct train from Tours to Besançon. However, there are services departing from St Pierre Des Corps and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Montparnasse Bienvenue, Paris Gare De Lyon and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Tours and Besançon is 601 km. The road distance is 517.3 km.
The best way to get from Tours to Besançon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 4h 54m and costs €100 - €200.
It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Tours to Besançon, including transfers.
Tours to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station.
Tours to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from St Pierre Des Corps station.
The best way to get from Tours to Besançon is to train via Paris which takes 4h 54m and costs €100 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 10h.
What companies run services between Tours, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from St Pierre Des Corps to Besancon Viotte via Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2, Montparnasse Bienvenue, Quai de la Gare, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Besançon via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 10h.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
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 St Pierre Des Corps to Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- 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 Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- 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 St Pierre Des Corps to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- 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 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
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €21–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Tours - Vaucanson Bus Station to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €21–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Tours to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Tours to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station.
Tours to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2 station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tours to Besançon is 517 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Tours to Besançon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Tours and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















