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 coach, train 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 an average ticket price of £74 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 2m. 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 £74, while a flight costs an average of £393.
Distance: 406 km
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£74 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price | £393 Average Price | £149 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 9m Average total duration 8h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 2m Average total duration Fastest 3h 2m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 7h 16m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
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Compare ways to travel from Nice to Besançon
Compare the available ways to get from Nice to Besançon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Besançon is a coach with an average price of £74.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Besançon:
A coach is £71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Besançon costing on average £145.
A coach is £320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Besançon costing on average £393.
The fastest way to travel from Nice to Besançon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Coach takes on average 11h 11m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Besançon including taking a coach, train and flight.
Take the bus. It's the cheapest way to make this trip, and the price gap is usually bigger than people expect.
Tickets start at around £74 compared to roughly £149 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £76. The journey takes 10h 41m versus 7h 16m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Travel optionsfrom Nice to Besançon
How to get to Besançon from Nice by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Nice to Besançon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
18:20 14h15 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 8:35 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £76 1 One-way 1 change
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
18:20 14h15 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 8:35 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £76 1 One-way 1 change
Fastest
U2132821:50 1h00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 22:50 Geneva International Airport £76 1 One-way 0 changes
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Flight
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8945306:57 7h33 Nice-Ville 14:30 Besançon Viotte £99 1 One-way 1 change - 9896+
17480+89456212:30 8h22 Nice Saint-Augustin 20:52 Besançon Viotte £111 1 One-way 2 changes - 9896+17480+894562
12:22 8h30 Nice-Ville 20:52 Besançon Viotte £137 1 One-way 2 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus
9:20 12h05 Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) 21:25 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £80 1 One-way 1 change
- U21054
20:50 1h15 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 22:05 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg £79 1 One-way 0 changes - U21755
7:00 1h00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 8:00 Geneva International Airport £124 1 One-way 0 changes 
LX52921:20 1h00 Nice Cote d'Azur Airport 22:20 Geneva International Airport £129 1 One-way 0 changes
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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: Nice 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 Nice to Besançon.
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Besançon including taking a coach, train and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Besançon is a coach with an average price of £74.
This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Besançon:
A coach is £71 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Besançon costing on average £145.
A coach is £320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Besançon costing on average £393.
The fastest way to travel from Nice to Besançon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 2m.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 9m.
Coach takes on average 11h 11m.
The Nice to Besançon distance is approximately 406 km.
The average frequency per day from Nice to Besançon is:
- Around 74 flights per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Besançon as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Besançon:
- Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Nice-Ville and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
- Coaches mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Besançon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with Air France, British Airways, KLM, BA Cityflyer, easyJet, BA Euroflyer, Swiss, Vueling, CitizenPlane, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines, ITA, Helvetic Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Lufthansa, Avion Express Malta, Eurowings to go to Besançon by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, TER, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU! to go to Besançon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Besançon by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Besançon with the following travel companies:
- 7 direct flights per day with easyJet, Swiss, CitizenPlane.
- 0 direct coaches per day with BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Nice 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 Nice to Besançon, you can choose from several travel options including coach, train and flight.
To thoroughly explore Besançon, including its historical sites and natural scenery, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal.
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