What is the travel distance from Paris to Besançon?

About 203 miles (328 km) separate Paris and Besançon.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Besançon?

The majority of buses traveling from Paris to Besançon start their journey at Orly Airport and wind up at Gare de la Viotte. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

Bus Paris to Besançon from $16 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Paris to Besançon on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:10pm	Bercy Seine	5h 25m	4:35am	Gare de la Viotte	CheapestFastest
Bus	8:30pm	Aéroport Orly Airport (ORY) Terminals 1-3	12h 5m	8:35am	Gare de la Viotte	No tags
Bus	10:10pm	Aéroport CDG	6h 25m	4:35am	Gare de la Viotte	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 7:48 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Paris to Besançon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Besançon. The journey takes about 4 hours and with fares starting at just $24, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

9carpool per day

4hAverage Duration

203 milesDistance

14kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$20 - $141	Average Duration6h 25m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$24 - $67	Average Duration4h	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

BlaBlaCar Bus

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Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FlixBus

3.5/511,348 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Paris and Besançon?

Stops in Paris

A - Orly Airport

B - Bercy Seine

C - Charles de Gaulle Airport

D - Paris (Pont de Levallois)

E - Massy

F - Porte Maillot

Stops in Besançon

A - Gare de la Viotte

B - Besançon - Rue de Châtillon

C - Besançon

D - Besançon - Parking relais Micropolis

E - La Comtoise

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Paris to Besançon by bus

What is the travel distance from Paris to Besançon?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Paris to Besançon?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/15

$33

11/16

$45

Today

$28

11/18

$16

11/19

$16

11/20

$16

11/21

$24

11/22

No data

The cheapest trip from Paris to Besançon was searched and found on Nov 19, 2025 with a price of $16

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Paris to Besançon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $16 to $69 for a bus ticket from Paris to Besançon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $16 which is on 2025-11-19.