Travelling to Besançon

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Best day trips from Besançon

The most popular day trips from Besançon are Dijon, Lyon, Belfort, Mulhouse and Strasbourg. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your journey from Besançon on Omio.

A view of Dijon

Day trip from Besançon to Dijon

Why visit Dijon for the day?

Dijon is known for mustard, Burgundy wine and a handsome medieval centre. Its timber-framed streets and ducal buildings give the city a refined yet lived-in feel.

How to get from Besançon to Dijon?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Dijon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £8. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 52m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £8, and a train costs an average of £13.

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A view of Lyon

Day trip from Besançon to Lyon

Why visit Lyon for the day?

Lyon is known for its gastronomy, silk heritage and the Renaissance streets of Vieux Lyon. Set between the Rhône and Saône, it balances historic districts with a modern cultural scene.

How to get from Besançon to Lyon?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £19, and a train costs an average of £30.

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A view of Belfort

Day trip from Besançon to Belfort

Why visit Belfort for the day?

Belfort is best known for its citadel and the monumental Lion of Belfort, symbols of the city’s military past. Its compact old town and eastern French setting give it a character that feels both historic and practical.

How to get from Besançon to Belfort?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Belfort among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £13.

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A view of Mulhouse

Day trip from Besançon to Mulhouse

Why visit Mulhouse for the day?

Mulhouse is an eastern French city shaped by textile wealth and a strong industrial past. It is best known for major car and rail museums, with painted facades and lively squares adding local character.

How to get from Besançon to Mulhouse?

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Mulhouse among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £7. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 29m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £7, and a train costs an average of £27.

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A view of Strasbourg

Day trip from Besançon to Strasbourg

Why visit Strasbourg for the day?

Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.

How to get from Besançon to Strasbourg?

Omio 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 prices starting from £12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £12, and a train costs an average of £36.

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