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How to get fromVal Thorens to Besançonby train, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Val Thorens to Besançon by train, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains to Aix Les Bains Le Revardtrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Amberieu En Bugey to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    8h 7m
    €68–109

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Val Thorens to Lyonbus bus Ski74
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus bus N1759 / ...
    8h 25m
    €43–69

  3. Drive  297.6 km

    1. Drive from Val Thorens to Besançoncar car 297.6 km
    4h 36m
    €56–81

  4. Shuttle, train, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Val Thorens Arolles to Genève Airportshuttle bus
    2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausannetrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Lausanne to Frasnetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the bus from PEM Gare to PEM Viottebus bus 203 / ...
    9h 43m
    €111–156

  5. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Val Thorens to St Michel Valloiretaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from St Michel Valloire to Chambery Challes Les Eauxtrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Aix Les Bains Le Revard to Amberieu En Bugeytrain train Ter
    4. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    8h 12m
    €142–203

Val Thorens to Besançon by bus and train

Calendar2Weekly Services
Duration8h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket€68Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 383.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Val Thorens, France and Besançon, France?

You can take a bus from Val Thorens to Besancon Viotte via Moûtiers, Moutiers Salins Brides L Bains, Aix Les Bains Le Revard, and Amberieu En Bugey in around 8h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Val Thorens to Besançon via Lyon in around 8h 25m.

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