How to get to Besançon from Bordeaux

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Compare train, coach and flight for Bordeaux to Besançon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £69 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 54m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £69, while a flight costs an average of £386.

Distance: 575 km

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Compare ways to travel from Bordeaux to Besançon

Compare the available ways to get from Bordeaux to Besançon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Besançon is a coach with an average price of £69.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Besançon:

A coach is £85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Besançon costing on average £153.

A coach is £317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Besançon costing on average £386.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Besançon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Besançon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 24m.

Coach takes on average 12h 52m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Bordeaux and Besançon including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 3h 56m sooner (2h 54m by flight vs 6h 50m by car). Tickets start at around £386 compared to roughly £152 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Bordeaux to Besançon

How to get to Besançon from Bordeaux by train, bus, flight or ferry.

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The best way to travel from Bordeaux to Besançon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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Best day trips from Besançon by train

The most popular day trips by train 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 train from Besançon on Omio.

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Day trip from Besançon to Dijon by train

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.

A view of Lyon

Day trip from Besançon to Lyon by train

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.

A view of Belfort

Day trip from Besançon to Belfort by train

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.

A view of Strasbourg

Day trip from Besançon to Strasbourg by train

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.

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FAQs: Bordeaux to Besançon

Travel to Besançon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Bordeaux to Besançon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Bordeaux and Besançon including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Bordeaux to Besançon is a coach with an average price of £69.

This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Besançon:

A coach is £85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Besançon costing on average £153.

A coach is £317 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Besançon costing on average £386.

The fastest way to travel from Bordeaux to Besançon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 54m.

Other travel options to Besançon take longer:

Train takes on average 5h 24m.

Coach takes on average 12h 52m.

The Bordeaux to Besançon distance is approximately 575 km.
The average frequency per day from Bordeaux to Besançon is:
  • Around 48 flights per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 5 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Bordeaux and Besançon as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Bordeaux to Besançon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Bordeaux Mérignac Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Bordeaux-Saint-Jean and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Bordeaux, Gare Routière de Paludate and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Bordeaux to Besançon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Besançon by coach.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Besançon by train.
  • Travel with Air France, KLM, British Airways, Lufthansa, easyJet, Swiss, BA Euroflyer, Vueling, Helvetic Airways, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Lufthansa City Airlines, CitizenPlane to go to Besançon by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Bordeaux to Besançon:
  • 3 direct flights per day with easyJet, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Bordeaux to Besançon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Lyon, Dijon, Geneva, Strasbourg. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Besançon and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Bordeaux to Besançon, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
To thoroughly explore Besançon, including its historical sites and natural scenery, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.

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