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How to get from Geneva to Besancon?

Are you planning to travel to Besancon from Geneva and looking for the best transport options for your trip? We know that it is often difficult to choose the best way to travel from Geneva to Besancon, whether it is for price, time or convenience reasons. Vivanoda will help you find all the transport solutions for travelling between Geneva and Besancon, whether by plane, train, coach or carpool.

With detailed information on each mode of transport and on the transport companies (TGV Lyria, SNCF, FlixBus, Blablabus or ALSA), you can easily compare fares, timetables and travel times, in order to choose the option that best suits your needs.

Whether you are a budget traveller or looking for a quick and convenient way to travel between Geneva and Besancon, we have all the information you need to plan an unforgettable Geneva Besancon trip.

For your trip from Geneva to Besancon, you have several transport options

Geneva to Besancon bus

Buses are often the most economical choice for travel from Geneva to Besancon, offering direct travel options or with intermediate stops.

Geneva to Besancon train

If you like to travel in a more environmentally friendly and economical way, the Geneva Besancon train is ideal and meets your expectations.

Carpooling Geneva Besancon

Carpooling between Geneva and Besancon is perfect if you want to travel to Besancon in good company and reduce transport costs. But there can be limited flexibility in terms of timetables and pick-up points in either Geneva or Besancon.

Whichever option you choose, our price comparison tool will help you find the most suitable Geneva to Besancon transport option for your needs and budget.

Travel information for Geneva Besancon

City of departure
Geneva
Switzerland
Destination city
Besancon
France
Franche-Comté
Distance
72 mi
Direct connection
No direct connection by any means of transport
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Plan your trip from Geneva to Besancon easily with Vivanoda

Plan your trip from Geneva to Besancon easily with Vivanoda

With Vivanoda you can easily compare all available modes of transport, such as flights, trains, buses and carpools, according to your preferences and budget. You can also filter the results by price, travel time, schedule and comfort options. Thanks to its ease of use and clarity, Vivanoda allows you to find the tickets between Geneva and Besancon that best suit your needs in a few clicks. Vivanoda also displays all the special offers and promotions of different airlines such as TGV Lyria, SNCF, FlixBus, Blablabus or ALSA to help you save on your tickets. So don't hesitate and use Vivanoda now to prepare your trip between Geneva and Besancon with peace of mind!

Comparison of the modes of transport between Geneva and Besancon

Advantages and disadvantages of carpooling from Geneva to Besancon?
Environmentally friendly By sharing a car with someone else you reduce the environmental impact of a trip from Geneva to Besancon.
Comfort You have to share the space in the car with other passengers during the whole journey from Geneva to Besancon.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by train from Geneva to Besancon?
Environmentally friendly The Geneva-Besancon train is considered to be a more environmentally friendly means of transport than flying or driving alone.
Flexibility Geneva Besancon train times may be limited and it may be more difficult to change trains if necessary.
Advantages and disadvantages of travelling by coach from Geneva to Besancon?
On-board services Modern buses between Geneva and Besancon are usually equipped with comfortable seats, air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, power points and toilets.
Travel time Buses from Geneva to Besancon are usually much slower than trains to Besancon to cover the 72 mi distance.

Where to start from in Geneva? Where do I arrive in Besancon?

Geneva departure bus stations

Geneva
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Genève aéroport secteur international
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Genève Aéroport
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Geneva Departure Stations

Genève Gare de Cornavin
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Besancon arrival coach stations

Besançon
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Besancon Arrival Stations

Besançon-Franche-Comté-TGV
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Besançon-Viotte
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coach Geneva Besancon

The average price of a bus ticket for the Geneva-Besancon route varies depending on the carrier and the time of booking. On certain busy dates, prices can double! Compare all coach prices from Geneva to Besancon on Vivanoda.

The frequency of departures to Geneva from Besancon varies depending on the carrier, the time period and the day of the week. To get a complete overview of all coach departures to Besancon, please specify your departure date and search on Vivanoda.

Most buses between Geneva and Besancon are new and usually have on-board power sockets for charging devices, but this may vary depending on the carrier.

Bus companies Geneva Besancon

FlixBus
FlixBus
Blablabus
Blablabus
ALSA
ALSA
Eurolines
Eurolines
Isilines
Isilines
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Trains Geneva Besancon

Trains between Geneva and Besancon are equipped with power sockets and free Wi-Fi for passengers. Power sockets are available in most carriages, while the Wi-Fi connection may be unstable in some areas.

Train tickets from Geneva to Besancon can be refunded or exchanged but are usually more expensive. The cheapest tickets are non-refundable and non-exchangeable.

There are discounts for children, students and seniors travelling by train from Geneva to Besancon, which vary depending on the type of ticket and the age of the person. When you enter your age in your Vivanoda search, the prices displayed will take into account any age-related discounts.

Train companies from Geneva to Besancon

TGV Lyria
TGV Lyria
SNCF
SNCF
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Carpool Geneva Besancon

The duration of a carpool trip between Geneva and Besancon also depends on the traffic conditions and the route taken by the driver. By starting a price search on Vivanoda now, you will get the estimated time for each available carpool offer.

The average cost of a carpool from Geneva to Besancon depends on a number of factors, including the time of year, demand and supply, and the carpooling platform used. To get a very accurate estimate of the price and availability of a carpooling trip from Geneva to Besancon, start a search on Vivanoda by entering your travel dates.

The number of seats available in a carpool from Geneva to Besancon depends on the driver and the type of vehicle used. In general, a driver can offer between 1 and 4 seats.

Carpooling platform Geneva Besancon

Blablacar
Blablacar
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