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 Toulouse to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Toulouse to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £65 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 10m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £65, while a flight costs an average of £384.
Distance: 540 km
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£65 Average Price Cheapest | £384 Average Price | £149 Average Price | £152 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
11h 56m Average total duration 11h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 28m Average total duration 7h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 14m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare ways to travel from Toulouse to Besançon
Compare the available ways to get from Toulouse to Besançon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
The cheapest way to travel from Toulouse to Besançon is a coach with an average price of £65.
This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Besançon:
A coach is £85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Besançon costing on average £149.
A coach is £320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Besançon costing on average £384.
The fastest way to travel from Toulouse to Besançon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 28m.
Coach takes on average 11h 56m.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Toulouse and Besançon including taking a train, coach 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 £65 compared to roughly £152 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about £88. The journey takes 11h 26m versus 7h 14m 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 Toulouse to Besançon
How to get to Besançon from Toulouse by train, bus, flight or ferry.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Toulouse to Besançon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus
22:10 17h45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 15:55 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £63 1 One-way 1 change
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus
22:10 17h45 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 15:55 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £63 1 One-way 1 change
Fastest
U2135818:20 1h10 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 19:30 Geneva International Airport £129 1 One-way 0 changes
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89421119:43 15h24 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 11:07 Besançon Viotte £130 1 One-way 2 changes- 9896+894562+
465710:42 10h10 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 20:52 Besançon Viotte £137 1 One-way 2 changes - 4655+9752+
8958108:42 10h27 Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau 19:09 Besançon Viotte £166 1 One-way 2 changes
- FlixBus · FlixBus
6:40 13h25 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 20:05 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £64 1 One-way 1 change - FlixBus · FlixBus
7:50 13h35 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 21:25 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £65 1 One-way 1 change - FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
13:00 15h35 Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) 4:35 Besancon, Gare de la Viotte £79 1 One-way 2 changes
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9:10 1h25 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 10:35 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg £125 1 One-way 0 changes - AF7417 · AF1192
20:45 13h15 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 10:00 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg £195 1 One-way 1 change - AF6023+
AF3223 · AF321110:50 11h20 Toulouse Blagnac Airport 22:10 EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg £224 1 One-way 2 changes
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Best day trips from Besançon by train
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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: Toulouse 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 Toulouse to Besançon.
There are 3 options to travel between Toulouse and Besançon including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Toulouse to Besançon is a coach with an average price of £65.
This is compared to other travel options from Toulouse to Besançon:
A coach is £85 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Toulouse to Besançon costing on average £149.
A coach is £320 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Toulouse to Besançon costing on average £384.
The fastest way to travel from Toulouse to Besançon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 28m.
Coach takes on average 11h 56m.
The Toulouse to Besançon distance is approximately 540 km.
The average frequency per day from Toulouse to Besançon is:
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 4 trains per day.
- Around 4 coaches per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Toulouse 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 Toulouse to Besançon:
- Flights mostly depart from Toulouse Blagnac Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Gare de Toulouse-Matabiau and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
- Coaches mostly depart from Toulouse, Gare routière Pierre Semard (Matabiau) and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Toulouse to Besançon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | Intercités de nuit, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | Intercités to go to Besançon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Besançon by coach.
- Travel with Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa City Airlines, easyJet, Swiss, KLM Cityhopper, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, CitizenPlane, asl airlines, Air Baltic, ITA to go to Besançon by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Toulouse to Besançon:
- 1 direct flights per day with easyJet, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Toulouse 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 Toulouse 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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