There are 4 ways to get from Vichy to Besançon by train (TGV), car, or train
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- Take the train from Vichy to Neverstrain Ter
- Take the train from Nevers to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
5h 7m€69–125Drive 270.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Vichy to Besançoncar 270.3 km
3h 10m€44–63Train via Lyon
- Take the train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
5h 32m€68–118Train #2
- Take the train from Vichy to Montchanintrain Ter
- Take the train from Montchanin to Dijon Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
5h 46m€57–100
Vichy to Besançon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Vichy to Besançon is to drive which costs €40 - €65 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Vichy to Besançon is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs €40 - €65.
No, there is no direct train from Vichy to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Vichy and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Nevers and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Vichy and Besançon is 416 km. The road distance is 270.3 km.
The best way to get from Vichy to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs €65 - €130.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Vichy to Besançon, including transfers.
Vichy to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Vichy station.
Vichy to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nevers station.
Yes, the driving distance between Vichy to Besançon is 270 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Vichy to Besançon.
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What companies run services between Vichy, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Vichy to Besancon Viotte via Nevers and Dijon Ville in around 5h 7m.
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 Vichy to Nevers
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nevers to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Vichy to Montchanin
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29–50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montchanin to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–27
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- TGV inOui
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