The cheapest and fastest coaches from Nice to Besançon
Cheapest price
£39
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
12 h 5 m
Average duration
12 h 55 m
Buses per day
4
Distance
406 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Nice to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Besançon will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £39.
Of the 4 buses that leave Nice for Besançon every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 406 km distance in an average of 12 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 12 h 5 m .
The slowest buses will take 14 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Nice to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Nice to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a train costs an average of £78.
Distance: 406 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
£59 Average Price Cheapest | £74 Average Price | £132 Average Price |
10h 22m Average total duration 9h 52m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 4m Average total duration Fastest 1h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 55m Average total duration 7h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nice to Besançon bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:20 Nice | 12h05 | 19:25 Besançon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:30 Nice | 12h15 | 02:45 Besançon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:10 Nice | 13h05 | 04:15 Besançon | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 16:20 Nice | 14h15 | 06:35 Besançon | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Nice to Besançon
Distance 406 km |
Average bus duration 9h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price £32 |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 10h 30m |
First bus 04:35 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lignes d'Azur from Nice to BesançonYou can travel by bus between Nice to Besançon with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, Lignes d'Azur for as low as £32. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Nice to Besançon coach

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1), which is located around 4.4 miles (7.1 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Besançon, Parking Relais Micropolis, located 3.5 miles (5.7 km) away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Nice and Besançon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café Terminal (in the station)
- Fast-Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside Terminal 1, near the arrivals area.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 98, 99 Train: TER
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