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What is the best way to travel from Paris to Besancon?

Looking for a trip? Check and compare all the available Trains, Carpool and Buses to Besancon from Paris. Look at different modes of transportation, search for the cheapest tickets, fastest rides and most popular stations, and see all 6 available companies to find your perfect trip!
Train is the cheapest and fastest way on this route
Transport type
Travel time
Cheapest price
Average price
Daily departures
Bus
5h 25m
£23
£36
5
Train
2h 27m
£16
£40
12
Car
3h 20m
£26
£30
2

What is the cheapest way to reach Besancon from Paris?

You can reach Besancon with just £16 by taking a Train from TGV Lyria, but there are many more cheap offers: we have selected the best ones for you for the next few days here.

Friday
from £26
Saturday
from £27
Sunday
from £27
Monday
from £40
Tuesday
from £27
Wednesday
from £16
Thursday
from £33

    Cheapest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    15:55
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    23:10
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 10m
    0
    10:15
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    22:25
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £39
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 35m
    0
    20:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    08:05
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £60

    • Cheapest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 6m
    0
    10:50
    Paris Orly Airport
    15:00
    Besancon
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £26

    Cheapest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    10:40
    Paris Orly Airport
    14:30
    Besancon
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £27
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 20m
    0
    12:50
    Paris Orly Airport
    16:10
    Besancon
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £36

    • Cheapest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    22:10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    Paris - Charles de Gaulle Airport - T3
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 10m
    0
    10:15
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    22:25
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £37
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 35m
    0
    20:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    08:05
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Paris Orly Airport
    Paris Orly Airport - Parking P4C
    08:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45

    Cheapest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    15:55
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    23:10
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    22:10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    Paris - Charles de Gaulle Airport - T3
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Paris Orly Airport
    Paris Orly Airport - Parking P4C
    08:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39

    Cheapest Buses Monday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 35m
    0
    20:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    08:05
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £40

    Cheapest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    10:40
    Paris Orly Airport
    14:30
    Besancon
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £27

    • Cheapest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    22:10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    Paris - Charles de Gaulle Airport - T3
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Cheapest Trains Wednesday

  • TGV Lyria
    2h 27m
    0
    06:52
    Paris
    Lyon Train Station
    09:19
    Besancon
    Viotte Train Station
    0
    TGV Lyria
    Economy
    from £16
  • TGV Lyria
    3h 14m
    0
    08:50
    Paris
    Lyon Train Station
    12:04
    Besancon
    Viotte Train Station
    0
    TGV Lyria
    Economy
    from £33
  • Renfe
    4h 17m
    0
    13:27
    Paris
    Bercy Train Station
    17:44
    Besancon
    Viotte Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from £50
  • Renfe
    4h 12m
    0
    15:32
    Paris
    Bercy Train Station
    19:44
    Besancon
    Viotte Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from £59

    • Cheapest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    15:55
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    23:10
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

    • Cheapest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    15:00
    Paris Orly Airport
    19:20
    Besancon
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £33

    Cheapest Buses Thursday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 10m
    0
    10:15
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    22:25
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Paris Orly Airport
    Paris Orly Airport - Parking P4C
    08:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40

What are the fastest trips from Paris to Besancon?

You can get to Besancon from Paris in just 2h 27m with a Train from TGV Lyria. But this is just one option, click on any of the offers below to compare it with the other available modes of transportations.

Friday
from 4h 6m
Saturday
from 3h 20m
Sunday
from 5h 25m
Monday
from 11h 35m
Tuesday
from 3h 50m
Wednesday
from 2h 27m
Thursday
from 12h 5m

    Fastest Carpool Friday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 6m
    0
    10:50
    Paris Orly Airport
    15:00
    Besancon
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £26

    • Fastest Buses Friday

  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    15:55
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £26
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    23:10
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 35m
    0
    20:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    08:05
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £60
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 10m
    0
    10:15
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    22:25
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £39

    Fastest Carpool Saturday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 20m
    0
    12:50
    Paris Orly Airport
    16:10
    Besancon
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £36
  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    10:40
    Paris Orly Airport
    14:30
    Besancon
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £27

    • Fastest Buses Saturday

  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    22:10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    Paris - Charles de Gaulle Airport - T3
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 35m
    0
    20:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    08:05
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £37
  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Paris Orly Airport
    Paris Orly Airport - Parking P4C
    08:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 10m
    0
    10:15
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    22:25
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £37

    Fastest Buses Sunday

  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    15:55
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    23:10
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £27
  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    22:10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    Paris - Charles de Gaulle Airport - T3
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33
  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Paris Orly Airport
    Paris Orly Airport - Parking P4C
    08:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39

    Fastest Buses Monday

  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    11h 35m
    0
    20:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    08:05
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £40

    Fastest Carpool Tuesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    3h 50m
    0
    10:40
    Paris Orly Airport
    14:30
    Besancon
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £27

    • Fastest Buses Tuesday

  • FlixBus
    6h 25m
    0
    22:10
    Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
    Paris - Charles de Gaulle Airport - T3
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £29

    Fastest Trains Wednesday

  • TGV Lyria
    2h 27m
    0
    06:52
    Paris
    Lyon Train Station
    09:19
    Besancon
    Viotte Train Station
    0
    TGV Lyria
    Economy
    from £16
  • TGV Lyria
    3h 14m
    0
    08:50
    Paris
    Lyon Train Station
    12:04
    Besancon
    Viotte Train Station
    0
    TGV Lyria
    Economy
    from £33
  • Renfe
    4h 12m
    0
    15:32
    Paris
    Bercy Train Station
    19:44
    Besancon
    Viotte Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from £59
  • Renfe
    4h 17m
    0
    13:27
    Paris
    Bercy Train Station
    17:44
    Besancon
    Viotte Train Station
    0
    Renfe
    Economy
    from £50

    • Fastest Carpool Wednesday

  • BlaBlaCar
    4h 20m
    0
    15:00
    Paris Orly Airport
    19:20
    Besancon
    0
    BlaBlaCar
    Economy
    from £33

    • Fastest Buses Wednesday

  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    10:30
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    15:55
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £23
  • FlixBus
    5h 25m
    0
    23:10
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    04:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £33

    Fastest Buses Thursday

  • FlixBus
    12h 5m
    0
    20:30
    Paris Orly Airport
    Paris Orly Airport - Parking P4C
    08:35
    Besancon
    Viotte Bus Stop
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • BlaBlaCar Bus
    12h 10m
    0
    10:15
    Paris
    Bercy Bus Stop
    22:25
    Besancon
    Micropolis Bus Stop
    0
    BlaBlaCar Bus
    Economy
    £33
Here you will find all operators and timetables for a Bus from Paris to Besancon

What are the most popular stations in Paris and Besancon?

In Paris, you will usually depart from Pont Neuf - Quai des Orfèvres Coach Stop, Bercy Bus Stop or Montparnasse Train Station, while in Besancon you will be arriving at Bus Stop, Mouillère Station or Micropolis Bus Stop, but there are many more stops to explore in both locations.

How do I decide? Some tips and tricks from our experience

Are you having trouble deciding on how to get to Besancon from Paris? With 4 connections between 6 Bus, Carpool and Train operators, it can be difficult to find the one ride that will make you happy. But we have some tips that can help you make the best informed decision. First of all, the best trip is always the one that meets all your needs, so make a list of all the things that you want from this journey and look for something that will satisfy all of them. Here we will go through some of the factors mostly commonly taken into consideration.

Look for the lowest price

Ticket price is usually the main concern: even if you can afford to pay more, why do it if there are cheaper options? Saving on the trip means that you can spend more on the vacation itself! Between Paris and Besancon, you can pay as low as £16 with a Train from TGV Lyria.

Travel duration

Time is also an important factor. An earlier departure may allow you to see a beautiful sunset or relax before an important event. And remember, time is money, so paying more for a shorter trip may be well worth it. For longer distances, flights are without doubt the best options, but be mindful of airport times and possible delays: a high-speed train may end up cheaper and faster! Here the quicker option is definitely the Train from TGV Lyria: you will get to Besancon in just 2h 27m.

Comfort makes all the difference

You should always take into account what your personal travelling preferences are. Is one hand luggage enough, or are you trasporting more? Would you like to have a snack during the journey? Can you relax in a busy compartment, or do you need space for yourself? Even among the same mode of transportation, different companies will offer you varying levels of comfort and amenities. The main operators connecting Paris and Besancon are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and BlaBlaCar, but be sure to check what they have to offer!

Save money with deals, and always compare

One last tip? Even if you live in Paris and Besancon is your only destination, it may be wise to check the offers from and to nearby cities or, if you are flyng, nearby airports. Check the trips from Gentilly or to Ecole-Valentin, and look at flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport, and landing at . Comparing different routes may allow you to find deals or promotions you were not aware of. Consider also signing up to CheckMyBus to see even more exclusive promotions!

Which companies offer a trip from Paris to Besancon?

The most popular companies between Paris and Besancon, are FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus and BlaBlaCar. Be sure to check their seat class offers and the amenities that they provide.

Bus companies: FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus

Train companies: TGV Lyria and Renfe

All you need to know when you travel from Paris to Besancon

Check all information on comfort and services on all modes of transports from Paris to Besancon. See which seat classes are available, and what amenities are other advantages offered by the operators on your journey.

FAQs about the trip from Paris to Besancon

How can I reach Besancon from Paris?

Every day, there are on average 4 connections between Bus, Carpool and Train, with which you can get to Besancon from Paris.

How far is Besancon from Paris?

The distance between Paris and Besancon is 327.3 km.

What is the most ecofriendly mode of transport between Paris and Besancon?

Trains and buses are by far the greenest options, with trains surpassing buses on longer routes. Planes will always be the worst polluters, especially in shorter flights, were the emissions from the takeoff and landing are less offset by the distance. On this particular route, a bus will emit, per person, a total of 9 kgs of CO2, a train 11 kgs, a car 56 kgs, and a flight 81 kgs.

What is the cheapest mode of transport from Paris to Besancon?

You can get to Besancon with just £16 by taking a Train from TGV Lyria.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Besancon?

While a plane is travelling fastest boarding and transfer to airport consumes a lot of time. Usually, high speed trains are better than flights if pure train travel time is below 4 hours. For this particular route, you can get to Besancon in just 2h 27m with a Train from TGV Lyria.

More routes to Paris and to Besancon

Looking for more options? Here you can see the most popular routes to Paris and to Besancon. Simply click on a connection, and you’ll find all the details about the route!
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