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Cologne to Besançon

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Five ways to Travel from Cologne to Besançon

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Cheapest
By car (610 km)
5 h 10 min
610 km.
from $33
Other
Rideshare
5 h 10 min
610 km.
from $7.96
Train
6 h 48 min
414 km.
from $181.96
Train via Luxembourg
9 h 18 min
414 km.
from $54.59
Bus
10 h 37 min
414 km.
from $111.48

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Cologne Airport CGN to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.57–$65.22
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$14.13

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39

Train operators

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$65.22

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim,
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$48.91–$54.35
Train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Besançon
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$76.09

Deutsche Bahn Regional

Phone:
+49 30 2970
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Köln Süd Bf to Trier,
Ave. Duration:
2h 37m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$29.35–$42.39

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg,
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$3.10
Train from Luxembourg to Besancon-Franche
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.10

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne to Besançon?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Besançon is to train via Luxembourg which costs $38.04 - $86.96 and takes 9h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne to Besançon?

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Besançon is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs $103.26 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct train between Cologne and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Cologne to Besançon?

The distance between Cologne and Besançon is 629 km. The road distance is 611.3 km.

How do I travel from Cologne to Besançon without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $92.39 - $184.78 .

How long does it take to get from Cologne to Besançon?

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Cologne to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Besançon train from?

Cologne to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Besançon?

The best way to get from Cologne to Besançon is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs $92.39 - $184.78 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $108.70 and takes 10h 37m.

Where does the Cologne to Besançon train arrive?

Cologne to Besançon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express, arrive at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Besançon is 611 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Cologne to Besançon.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne to Besançon?

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Where can I stay near Besançon?

There are 404+ hotels available in Besançon. Prices start at $39.98 per night.
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