How to get from Paris to Besançon
- 326 km as the crow flies
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Besançon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 5h 25m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 326 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 25, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
326 km
Paris to Besançon: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Paris → Besançonbus
FlixBus·5h 25m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
Search my dateDepartures from Paris to Besançon
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 08:30 and the last at 23:10.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 08:30 | 23:10 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
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Ticket prices on this route
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Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Besançon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Besançon, about 5h 25m. In total it's roughly €22 over 5h 25m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Besançon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Besançon?
The most useful route takes about 5h 25m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Paris to Besançon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 08:30 and the last at 23:10, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Besançon?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 08:30 and 23:10.
How far is Besançon from Paris?
About 326 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Besançon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Besançon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Besançon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 25 Sep 2026