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Rotterdam to Besançon

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Twelve ways to Travel from Rotterdam to Besançon

Composite routes from Rotterdam to Besançon

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Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Rotterdam to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$63.71–$95.56
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.84
Bus from Rotterdam Central Station to Waypoint
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$12.74–$17.84
Bus from Waypoint Antwerp Noorderplaats to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
5 times a week
Estimated price:
$58.61–$82.82

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Rotterdam to Dijon
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.79–$76.45
Bus from Dijon to Besançon
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.02–$21.66

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.09–$828.20
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$828.20
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.16–$828.20
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$955.61
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 22m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$828.20

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$828.20
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.64–$471.43
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.04–$955.61

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$318.54

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.61–$254.83
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$50.97–$267.57
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.60–$229.35

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
3h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.64–$700.78
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$547.88
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.90–$535.14
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 8m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$114.67–$509.66
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.86–$611.59

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$178.38–$700.78
Plane from Brussels National Airport to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.45–$318.54
Plane from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.64–$573.37

Train operators

SNCF

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
effinity.fr/expertise/affiliation/
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$19.11–$42.05
Train from Lyon Perrache to Besancon
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$47.14–$101.93
Train from Mouchard to Besancon
Ave. Duration:
38 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$19.11

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:
$76.45–$140.16
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon
Ave. Duration:
51 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.03–$62.43
Train from Lausanne to Mouchard
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$31.85–$70.08
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$34.40–$76.45

NS

Phone:
+31 30 751 5155
Website:
ns.nl/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
26 min
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price:
$12.10–$29.31
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$20.39–$52.24

Eurostar

Phone:
+44 343 218 6186
Website:
eurostar.com/rw-en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Paris
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$121.04–$242.09
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Anvers-Central
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$40.77–$89.19

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:
$40.77–$45.87

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:
$33.13–$59.88
Train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
Ave. Duration:
1h 19m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$54.79–$101.93

Belgian Railways (NMBS/SNCB)

Phone:
+32 70 79 79 79
Website:
belgiantrain.be/en
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Schiphol
Ave. Duration:
27 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.28–$12.10
Train from Bruxelles-Midi to Luxembourg
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$24.21–$35.68

European Sleeper

Website:
europeansleeper.eu/
Train from Rotterdam Centraal to Brussel-Zuid
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.84

Luxembourg Railways (CFL)

Phone:
+352 24 89 24 89
Website:
cfl.lu/fr-fr
Train from Luxembourg to Besancon-Franche
Ave. Duration:
3h 26m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.73
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Besancon-Franche
Ave. Duration:
44 min
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.73

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Rotterdam to Besançon is to train which costs $35.87 - $119.57 and takes 11h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rotterdam to Besançon is to train via Paris which takes 6h 26m and costs $173.91 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Rotterdam and Besançon?

No, there is no direct bus from Rotterdam to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam and arriving at Besançon - Viotte Hub via Dijon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Rotterdam and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Rotterdam to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Rotterdam Centraal and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 26m.

How far is it from Rotterdam to Besançon?

The distance between Rotterdam and Besançon is 825 km. The road distance is 669.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Besançon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 26m and costs $173.91 - $336.96 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 26m to get from Rotterdam to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Besançon bus from?

Rotterdam to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Rotterdam station.

Where do I catch the Rotterdam to Besançon train from?

Rotterdam to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Rotterdam Centraal station.

Train or bus from Rotterdam to Besançon?

The best way to get from Rotterdam to Besançon is to train via Paris which takes 6h 26m and costs $173.91 - $336.96 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $54.35 - $97.83 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Rotterdam to Besançon bus arrive?

Rotterdam to Besançon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Dijon station.

Where does the Rotterdam to Besançon train arrive?

Rotterdam to Besançon train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Paris Nord station.

Can I drive from Rotterdam to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Rotterdam to Besançon is 669 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Rotterdam to Besançon.

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

Book your Rotterdam to Besançon train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Rotterdam 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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