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

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Liège is to bus which costs €35 - €100 and takes 9h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Liège is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs €70 - €110.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Liège?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Liège. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Liège Guillemins via Dijon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Liège?

No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Liège. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Liège, Guillemins Bf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Besançon to Liège?

The distance between Besançon and Liège is 788 km. The road distance is 462.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Besançon to Liège without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 10m and costs €110 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Besançon to Liège, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Liège bus from?

Besançon to Liège bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Liège train from?

Besançon to Liège train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Liège?

The best way to get from Besançon to Liège is to train via Paris which takes 6h 10m and costs €110 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €100 and takes 9h 5m.

Where does the Besançon to Liège bus arrive?

Besançon to Liège bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Dijon station.

Where does the Besançon to Liège train arrive?

Besançon to Liège train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Liège?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Liège is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Besançon to Liège.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Liège?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Paris Gare De LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Liège, Guillemins BfTha
6h 10m
€110–337
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Besançon to DijonN759 / ...
2. Take the bus from Dijon to Liège GuilleminsN760
9h 5m
€37–98
Drive 462.4 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Liège462.4 km
5h 20m
€72–104
Train
1. Take the train from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv to LuxembourgTgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg to Liège-GuilleminsIc
7h 53m
€89–206

Besançon to Liège by train

18Weekly Trains

6h 10mAverage Duration

€110Cheapest Price

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Distance: 787.6 km
Duration: 6h 10m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Liège, Belgium?

You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Liège, Guillemins Bf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Liège Guillemins via Dijon in around 9h 5m.

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