There are 5 ways to get from Troyes to Besançon by train, bus, rideshare, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Troyes to Vesoultrain 839559 / ...
- Take the bus from Pôle Multimodal to PEM Viottebus 201 / ...
3h 26m€40–76Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Troyes to Besançon222 km
3h 15m€16Bus
- Take the bus from Troyes Gare Routiere to Laroche Migennesbus Autocar
- Take the bus from Auxerre to Besançonbus N759
6h 15m€36–54Train
- Take the train from Troyes to Belforttrain 839559 / ...
- Take the train from Belfort to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
4h 2m€64–110Drive 218.8 km
- Drive from Troyes to Besançoncar 218.8 km
2h 39m€35–50
Troyes to Besançon by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Troyes to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €16 and takes 3h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Troyes to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Troyes to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Troyes Gare Routiere and arriving at Besançon via Auxerre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Troyes to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Troyes and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Belfort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 2m.
The distance between Troyes and Besançon is 266 km. The road distance is 218.8 km.
The best way to get from Troyes to Besançon without a car is to train and bus which takes 3h 26m and costs €35 - €80.
It takes approximately 3h 26m to get from Troyes to Besançon, including transfers.
Troyes to Besançon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Troyes Gare Routiere station.
Troyes to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Troyes station.
The best way to get from Troyes to Besançon is to bus which takes 6h 15m and costs €35 - €55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €60 - €110 and takes 4h 2m.
What companies run services between Troyes, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a bus from Troyes Gare Routiere to Besançon via Laroche Migennes, Laroche Migennes, Auxerre St Gervais, and Auxerre in around 6h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Troyes to Besancon Viotte via Belfort in around 4h 2m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Troyes to Vesoul
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Troyes to Belfort
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Belfort to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €16–29
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 3 80 11 29 29
- Website
- viamobigo.fr
Bus from Pôle Multimodal to PEM Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–13
- Schedules at
- viamobigo.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Troyes to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €16
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Troyes to Besançon bus services, operated by SNCF Bus, arrive at Laroche Migennes station.
Troyes to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Belfort station.
Yes, the driving distance between Troyes to Besançon is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Troyes to Besançon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Troyes and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.