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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Marseille to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £52 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 5h 7m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, while a flight costs an average of £435.
Distance: 442 km
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£104 Average Price | £52 Average Price Cheapest | £435 Average Price | £123 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 7m Average total duration Fastest 4h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 27m Average total duration 7h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 12m Average total duration 3h 12m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare ways to travel from Marseille to Besançon
Compare the available ways to get from Marseille to Besançon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Besançon is a coach with an average price of £52.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Besançon:
A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Besançon costing on average £104.
A coach is £383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Besançon costing on average £435.
The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Besançon is by train with an average journey time of 5h 7m.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 12m.
Coach takes on average 8h 27m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Marseille and Besançon including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.
The journey is about 1h 4m faster (4h 37m by train vs 5h 41m by car) and roughly £20 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£104 vs £123). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Marseille to Besançon
How to get to Besançon from Marseille by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Marseille to Besançon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
20:40 9h35 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 6:15 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £45 1 One-way 1 change
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
20:40 9h35 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 6:15 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £45 1 One-way 1 change
Fastest
- AF7347 · AF1842
7:30 3h40 Marseille Provence Airport 11:10 Geneva International Airport £164 1 One-way 1 change
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Flight
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8945309:45 4h45 Marseille Saint-Charles 14:30 Besançon Viotte £70 1 One-way 1 change - 6850+
17760+89425910:21 6h23 Marseille Saint-Charles 16:44 Besançon Viotte £70 1 One-way 2 changes - 9866+17762+894263
12:12 6h32 Marseille Saint-Charles 18:44 Besançon Viotte £78 1 One-way 2 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus
22:00 10h35 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 8:35 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £45 1 One-way 1 change - FlixBus · FlixBus
10:10 9h55 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 20:05 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £46 1 One-way 1 change - FlixBus · FlixBus
12:35 8h50 Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles 21:25 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £50 1 One-way 1 change
- AF7331 · AF1292
9:40 4h15 Marseille Provence Airport 13:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg £141 1 One-way 1 change 
KL1464 · KL19316:30 4h30 Marseille Provence Airport 11:00 Geneva International Airport £144 1 One-way 1 change- AF7347 · AF1292
7:30 6h25 Marseille Provence Airport 13:55 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg £148 1 One-way 1 change
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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.
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.
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.
Day trip from Besançon to Mulhouse by train
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.
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: Marseille 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 Marseille to Besançon.
There are 3 options to travel between Marseille and Besançon including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Marseille to Besançon is a coach with an average price of £52.
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille to Besançon:
A coach is £52 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille to Besançon costing on average £104.
A coach is £383 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Marseille to Besançon costing on average £435.
The fastest way to travel from Marseille to Besançon is by train with an average journey time of 5h 7m.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Flight takes on average 5h 12m.
Coach takes on average 8h 27m.
The Marseille to Besançon distance is approximately 442 km.
The average frequency per day from Marseille to Besançon is:
- Around 50 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Marseille 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 Marseille to Besançon:
- Trains mostly depart from Marseille Saint-Charles and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Coaches mostly depart from Marseille, Gare de Marseille-Saint-Charles and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Marseille to Besançon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Besançon by train.
- Travel with Air France, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, ITA, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air to go to Besançon by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Besançon by coach.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Marseille to Besançon:
- 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Marseille 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 Marseille 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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