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How to get fromValenciennes to Besançonby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Valenciennes to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    5h 20m
    €110–204

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Valenciennes - University to Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris to Besançonbus bus FlixBus N199
    9h 35m
    €49–93

  3. Drive 477.3 km

    1. Drive from Valenciennes to Besançoncar car 477.3 km
    5h 46m
    €74–106

  4. Train via Lille

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Lille Flandrestrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    4. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    5h 45m
    €104–218

  5. Train via Dijon

    1. Take the train from Valenciennes to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    5h 50m
    €165–419

Valenciennes to Besançon by train

Calendar42Weekly Trains
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket€110Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 619.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a train from Valenciennes to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Valenciennes - University to Besançon via Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station and Paris in around 9h 35m.

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