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Eleven ways to Travel from Bristol to Besançon

Composite routes from Bristol to Besançon

Cheapest
9 h 55 min
Car
1009 km.
from $55
Other
8 h 54 min
777 km.
from $488.25
8 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
778 km.
from $130.49
19 h 50 min
777 km.
from $135.59
9 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
778 km.
from $214.89
8 h 6 min
Bus, Plane
778 km.
from $199.54
10 h 15 min
Train, Plane
778 km.
from $333.48
10 h 30 min
Train, Plane
778 km.
from $323.66
10 h 35 min
Train, Plane
778 km.
from $350.60
9 h 42 min
Train, Plane
778 km.
from $332.66

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$17.39–$25.00
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$42.39–$59.78
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Besançon
Ave. Duration:
5h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$33.70–$47.83

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$35.87–$51.09
Bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Besançon
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$42.39

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from London Victoria to Paris,
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$19.57–$31.52

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Bristol Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$521.74
Plane from Bristol Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$597.83
Plane from Bristol Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$521.74
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$652.17
Plane from Southampton Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Monday to Friday
Estimated price:
$163.04–$510.87
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$543.48
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$652.17

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$597.83

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 42m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$228.26
Plane from Bristol Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$54.35–$304.35
Plane from Bristol Airport to Paris
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.30–$217.39
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.83–$326.09
Plane from Southampton Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 33m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$48.91–$250.00

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 48m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$532.61

British Airways

Website:
britishairways.com
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$597.83
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.09–$597.83

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 52m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$239.13–$532.61
Plane from Heathrow Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 38m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$413.04

Jet2.com

Website:
jet2.com/
Plane from Bristol Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$40.22–$173.91
Plane from Birmingham Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$44.57–$184.78

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Mouchard to Besancon
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.07–$16.30

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$65.22–$119.57
Train from Lausanne to Mouchard
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$59.78
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$29.35–$65.22

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 27m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$103.26–$206.52

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$34.78–$39.13

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève-Aéroport to Lausanne
Ave. Duration:
52 min
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$28.26–$51.09

Eurotunnel

Phone:
+44 (0) 8443 35 35 35
Website:
eurotunnel.com/uk/
Train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
Ave. Duration:
35 min
Frequency:
Hourly

First Great Western Service

Phone:
+44 3457 000 125
Email:
Website:
gwr.com/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to London
Ave. Duration:
1h 39m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$70.65–$152.17
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Southampton
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$45.65–$103.26

National Express

Phone:
08717 81 81 81
Website:
nationalexpress.com/en
Bus from Bristol Bus Station to London
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$27.17–$39.13

Cross Country

Phone:
0344 736 9123
Email:
Website:
crosscountrytrains.co.uk/
Train from Bristol Temple Meads to Birmingham
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$54.35–$152.17

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.18

Other operators

Irish Ferries

Phone:
+353 818 300 400
Email:
Website:
irishferries.com/uk-en/Travel-to-Ireland
Other from Port of Dover to Calais
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$38.04–$45.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Bristol to Besançon is to bus which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 19h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bristol to Besançon is to fly and train which takes 8h 6m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Bristol and Besançon?

No, there is no direct bus from Bristol station to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bristol Bus Station and arriving at Besançon via London Victoria and Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine). The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Bristol and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Bristol to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Bristol Temple Meads and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Paddington station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.

How far is it from Bristol to Besançon?

The distance between Bristol and Besançon is 1024 km.

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

The best way to get from Bristol to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs $239.13 - $489.13 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Bristol to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Besançon bus from?

Bristol to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bristol Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Bristol to Besançon train from?

Bristol to Besançon train services, operated by First Great Western Service, depart from Bristol Temple Meads station.

Train or bus from Bristol to Besançon?

The best way to get from Bristol to Besançon is to train which takes 8h 54m and costs $239.13 - $489.13 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $76.09 - $119.57 and takes 19h 50m.

Where does the Bristol to Besançon bus arrive?

Bristol to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at London Victoria station.

What is the time difference between Bristol and Besançon?

Besançon is 1h ahead of Bristol. It is currently 07:22 in Bristol and 08:22 in Besançon.

Where does the Bristol to Besançon train arrive?

Bristol to Besançon train services, operated by First Great Western Service, arrive at London Paddington station.

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

Book your Bristol to Besançon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bristol to Besançon?

Book your Bristol to Besançon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Besançon?

There are 401+ hotels available in Besançon. Prices start at $41.09 per night.
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