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Cité de l'espace
Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Cheapest price
£59
Average price
£66
Fastest journey
11 h 10 m
Average duration
12 h 27 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
540 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Besançon to Toulouse is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon to Toulouse will cost around £66 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £59.
To travel from Besançon to Toulouse you need to make at least one change.
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBusOmio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Toulouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 21m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a flight costs an average of £39.
Distance: 540 km
Most popular Coach | Train | Flight |
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£53 Average Price Cheapest | £101 Average Price | £102 Average Price |
10h 9m Average total duration 9h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 40m Average total duration 8h 10m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 21m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions |
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The table below shows live departures for Besançon to Toulouse coaches for today, Monday 3 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 13h05 | 22:20 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:50 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 13h05 | 22:55 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:45 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 11h10 | 9:55 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) | 1 change | |
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Buses from Besançon to Toulouse run on average 4 times per day, taking around 9h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £31 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 540 km distance in 11h 10m.
Distance 540 km |
Average bus duration 9h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £31 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 11h 10m |
First bus 0:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
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Best time to book 84 days |
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Leading aerospace museum with aircraft, Concorde visits and space displays. A strong choice for families and anyone interested in aviation history.
Art museum inside Hôtel d'Assézat, showing paintings, bronzes and decorative arts in an elegant Renaissance setting near the river.
Museum of Toulouse history in a former convent. Its Romanesque cloister, medieval sculpture and gardens make it one of the city's most atmospheric visits.
Main central square framed by brick facades and arcades. It is the city's social hub for architecture, events and easy access to nearby streets.
Long canal-side promenade lined with plane trees. Ideal for walking, cycling and seeing a calmer side of Toulouse close to the centre.
Broad landscaped garden with lawns, statues and formal paths beside the museum district. A pleasant break for strolling and people-watching.
Slow-cooked white bean casserole with Toulouse sausage, duck confit and pork. It is the city’s signature comfort dish from south-west France.
Coarse fresh pork sausage, traditionally seasoned simply and central to Toulouse cooking, especially in cassoulet and grilled bistro dishes.
Slow-cooked duck leg preserved in its own fat, a hallmark of south-west French cuisine often served with potatoes or cassoulet.
Historic brasserie famed for cassoulet and classic south-west dishes in a grand Belle Époque dining room.
Traditional Toulouse address known for hearty cassoulet, duck dishes and a warm old-school bistro atmosphere.
Elegant dining room serving refined south-west French cuisine with seasonal ingredients near the Capitole.
Moderate for France: meals and hotels are usually cheaper than Paris, while local transport and café prices stay reasonable for most visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafés.
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Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) -> Capitole, Toulouse
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Besançon to Toulouse by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Toulouse, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Besançon to Toulouse buses use the Besancon, Gare de la Viotte to Toulouse, Gare Routière station pair. Use this guide to compare Besançon and Toulouse bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Toulouse, Gare Routière is 1 km from Toulouse city centre. Public transport options include:
Toulouse, Gare Routière has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Cafeteria de la Gare (in the station), Fast Food Express (in the station), Boulangerie Toulouse (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Toulouse, Gare Routière.
Available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Toulouse, Gare Routière: Elevators, ramps.
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