- Must visit
Musée de l’Œuvre Notre-Dame
Set in the cathedral’s former cellar, it explains the building’s history, sculpture and stained glass with original fragments.
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£22
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£42
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
2 h 5 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
2 h 19 m
Trains on 17 Sept
16
Distance
196 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Besançon to Strasbourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon to Strasbourg will cost around £42 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £22.
To travel from Besançon to Strasbourg you need to make at least one change.
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832308Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Strasbourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £11 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £11, while a train costs an average of £35.
Distance: 196 km
| Train | Most popular Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£35 Average Price | £11 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 43m Average total duration 3h 13m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Strasbourg:
A coach is £24 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Strasbourg costing on average £35.
Other travel options to Strasbourg take longer:
Coach takes on average 3h 13m.
The journey is about 28m faster (2h 22m by train vs 2h 50m by car) and roughly £10 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£35 vs £45). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Besançon to Strasbourg trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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894001+ 830409 · 96212 | 6:14 Besançon Viotte | 2h55 | 9:09 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
894103+ 830411 · 96214 | 6:32 Besançon Viotte | 3h07 | 9:39 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
894105+ 830421 · 96218 | 7:32 Besançon Viotte | 3h07 | 10:39 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
894005+ 830413 · 96220 | 8:14 Besançon Viotte | 3h25 | 11:39 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
9898+ 894516 | 9:38 Besançon Viotte | 2h46 | 12:24 Strasbourg station | 1 change | |
895802 · 830417 · 96224 | 10:14 Besançon Viotte | 3h25 | 13:39 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
9583+ 894520 | 11:38 Besançon Viotte | 2h05 | 13:43 Strasbourg station | 1 change | |
5516+ 894528 | 13:38 Besançon Viotte | 2h16 | 15:54 Strasbourg station | 1 change | |
894011+ 96234 · 830427 | 15:14 Besançon Viotte | 3h25 | 18:39 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
894013+ 830429 · 96236 | 16:14 Besançon Viotte | 2h55 | 19:09 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
894111+ 830431 · 96238 | 16:32 Besançon Viotte | 3h07 | 19:39 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
5500+ 894548 | 17:35 Besançon Viotte | 2h38 | 20:13 Strasbourg station | 1 change | |
894556+ 6709+ 96244 | 19:03 Besançon Viotte | 2h36 | 21:39 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
9896+ 894560 | 19:57 Besançon Viotte | 2h10 | 22:07 Strasbourg station | 1 change | |
894564+ 6711+ 96252 | 20:38 Besançon Viotte | 2h31 | 23:09 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
894568+ 6715+ 832308 | 22:08 Besançon Viotte | 2h34 | 0:42 Strasbourg station | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Besançon to Strasbourg run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 22m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £22 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 05:19, the last at 22:08. The fastest train covers the 196 km distance in 2h 9m.
Distance 196 km |
Average train duration 2h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price £22 |
Trains per day 11 |
Fastest train 2h 9m |
First train 5:19 |
Last train 22:08 |
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Set in the cathedral’s former cellar, it explains the building’s history, sculpture and stained glass with original fragments.
Housed in the Rohan Palace, this museum presents paintings from the Middle Ages to 1870 in grand historic rooms.
A richly atmospheric museum of Alsatian domestic life, crafts and interiors spread across historic Renaissance buildings.
Strasbourg’s most atmospheric quarter, with canals, timber-framed houses and scenic lanes ideal for walking and photography.
This large central square is a lively meeting point framed by historic buildings, shops and seasonal events such as the Christmas market.
A broad pedestrian square beside the cathedral, admired for its lively atmosphere, façades and excellent views of the west front.
A hearty Alsatian tart with crème fraîche, onions and lardons on thin dough. It is a regional classic, especially in Strasbourg winstubs and brasseries.
Slow-cooked sauerkraut served with sausages and cured pork. This emblematic Alsatian dish reflects the region’s Germanic culinary heritage.
A baked terrine of mixed meats, often pork and veal, wrapped in pastry. It is a festive Alsatian speciality commonly found in traditional eateries.
Popular traditional restaurant specialising in Alsatian dishes, especially choucroute and pork specialities, with a rustic local feel.
Traditional winstub serving Alsatian classics such as choucroute and baeckeoffe in a warm, historic setting in the city centre.
Historic brasserie known for tarte flambée, sauerkraut and local beer. Lively and classic atmosphere near Place Kléber.
Moderate for France: hotels and restaurants are mid-priced, while trams keep local transport fairly affordable for visitors.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares and leave small change in cafés.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Besançon to Strasbourg by train. 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 train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Strasbourg, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Besançon to Strasbourg trains use the Besançon Viotte to Strasbourg station pair, with some services arriving at Krimmeri-Meinau. Use this guide to compare Besançon and Strasbourg train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Besançon Viotte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: Pain Soleil, Selecta
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in the front of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Fri: 09:00 - 17:10, Sat - Sun: 10:00 - 17:10. Information desks are located at the south entrance to the underground level. .
Available at Besançon Viotte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Besançon Viotte: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Besançon Viotte: The station is fully accessible, including wheelchair ramps, a magnetic induction loop for people with hearing loss and a guidance system for people with visual impairments. Staff can provide additional assistance, and wheelchairs are available.
Nearby hotels include ibis budget Besançon Centre Gare, Victor Hugo Hotel and Spa, Le Viotte King Size.
Strasbourg has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Kuhn, Brasserie Flo
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Strasbourg. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Strasbourg. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Strasbourg: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Strasbourg: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Strasbourg: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Mercure Strasbourg Centre Gare, Ibis Strasbourg Centre Gare, Le Grand Hotel.
Krimmeri-Meinau is 2 km from Strasbourg city centre. Public transport options include:
Krimmeri-Meinau has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Accessibility, Hotel, Bike Parking and Bike Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
ATMs are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Parking.
Available at Krimmeri-Meinau: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Krimmeri-Meinau.
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