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

The cheapest way to get from Alès to Besançon is to bus which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 52m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alès to Besançon is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Alès and Besançon?

No, there is no direct bus from Alès to Besançon. However, there are services departing from ALÈS - Gare Routière and arriving at Besançon via Gare Centre and Avignon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.

Is there a direct train between Alès and Besançon?

No, there is no direct train from Alès to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Ales and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Nimes and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.

How far is it from Alès to Besançon?

The distance between Alès and Besançon is 594 km. The road distance is 471.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Alès to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €90 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Alès to Besançon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alès to Besançon bus from?

Alès to Besançon bus services, operated by liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services), depart from ALÈS - Gare Routière station.

Where do I catch the Alès to Besançon train from?

Alès to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Ales station.

Train or bus from Alès to Besançon?

The best way to get from Alès to Besançon is to train which takes 6h 28m and costs €90 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €70 and takes 9h 52m.

Where does the Alès to Besançon bus arrive?

Alès to Besançon bus services, operated by liO – Région Occitanie (Gard services), arrive at Avignon - Pem station.

Where does the Alès to Besançon train arrive?

Alès to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.

Can I drive from Alès to Besançon?

Yes, the driving distance between Alès to Besançon is 471 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Alès to Besançon.

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

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Alès to Besançon - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Alès to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Ales to NimesTer
2. Take the train from Nimes to Besancon-Franche Comte TgvTgv
6h 28m
€92–201
Bus via Valence
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gare routière to Gare RoutièreE13
2. Take the bus from Aubenas Gare Routiere to Valence Gare Routiere I
3. Take the bus from Valence to Besançon
10h 30m
€31–70
Bus
1. Take the bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Avignon - Pem115
2. Take the bus from Avignon to BesançonN720
9h 52m
€34–68
Drive 471.3 km
1. Drive from Alès to Besançon471.3 km
5h 11m
€73–106

Alès to Besançon by train

18Weekly Trains

6h 28mAverage Duration

€92Cheapest Price

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Distance: 593.9 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Alès, France and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Ales to Besancon Viotte via Nimes and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from ALÈS - Gare Routière to Besançon via Avignon - Pem, Gare Centre, Le Lac, and Avignon in around 9h 52m.

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