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  • This trip is recommended because it is: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Besançon
    Departure location: Gare de la Viotte
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Mulhouse Freiburg Airport
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
  • This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest
    Departure time: April 28 at
    Departure city: Besançon
    Departure location: Gare de la Viotte
    Arrival time: April 28 at
    Destination city: Basel
    Destination location: Basel Central Station
    Operated by: FlixBusFlixBus
    Vehicle: BusDuration:
    $15
Bus Besançon to Basel: Trip Overview

Bus Besançon to Basel: Trip Overview

Average ticket price$13
Average bus trip duration2h 55m
Number of daily buses2
Earliest bus departure6:20 AM
Distance76 miles (122 km)
Latest bus departure9:35 PM

Besançon to Basel Buses

Information on this bus route

Daily Departures2
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures6:20AM - 9:35PM
Minimum Price$11
Average Ticket Price$13
Minimum Trip Duration2h30m
Average Bus Trip Duration2h55m
Distance76 miles (122 km)
Bus Companies on This RouteFlixBus
Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently asked questions for your trip Besançon - Basel

You can travel between these two cities by bus or train. Both are easy and eco-friendly ways to travel to Basel. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.

The average travel time from Besançon to Basel is about 2h 55m, although the fastest bus will take 2h 30m, on average. This is the time it takes to travel the 76 miles (123 km) that separate the two cities.

The distance between the two cities is 76 miles (123 km).

On average, there are 2 daily departures on this route, offered by FlixBus. The number of buses from Besançon to Basel can differ depending on the day of the week. Busbud can make your trip from Besançon to Basel a breeze! Simply check the schedules and pick the bus that matches your needs and budget. It's that easy!

The first bus leaves at 6:20 AM and the last one leaves at 9:35 PM.

The majority of buses traveling from Besançon to Basel start their journey at Gare de la Viotte and wind up at Basel Central Station. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you can also find other options that could better fit your plans.

If you want the cheapest way to travel this route, pick the bus. $11 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Basel from Besançon.

The average bus ticket price from Besançon to Basel is $13. In the last 30 days, the prices ranged from $11 to $33, so it's good to do your research before booking.

Yes, you can do a day trip from Besançon to Basel. The total travel time for the round-trip is about 5h. So you'll have enough time to visit Basel before returning to Besançon in the evening.

Once in Basel, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Tinguely Fountain, Cathedral and Pfalz, The border triangle and the Rhine port, Museum Tinguely and Vitra Design Museum.

About Bus Travel

Bus Travel Tips

Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Besançon and Basel!

Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Besançon to Basel, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.

Buses are energy-efficient. Carrying a passenger over 100 kms by coach only takes 0.6-0.9 liters of gas. Compare that to the 2.6 liters required by high-speed train, 6.6 liters by airplane and 7.6 liters by gas-powered car, and it's clear that the bus is a more environmentally-conscious option for your bus transportation from Besançon to Basel.

Make a music playlist for your bus ride from Besançon to Basel, and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.

9.2% of ground transportation in Europe is done by bus versus 7.4% by train.

Did you know some bus companies in Germany offer to their passenger low-costs snacks and regional beer based on their destination? Prosit!

What's the cheapest way to go from Besançon to Basel?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination
Vehicle TypeTravel TimeAvg PriceDaily Departures
Vehicle TypeBusTravel Time2h 55mAvg Price$13Daily Departures2
Vehicle TypeTrainTravel Time2h 30mAvg Price$34Daily Departures11
Vehicle TypeCarpoolTravel Time1h 50mAvg Price$15Daily Departures3

The best way to travel between Besançon and Basel is by bus. By choosing the bus, you'll get to save some money as you travel to your destination, as ticket prices cost $13 on average. If you're on a budget, you'll find cheap tickets from $11. If you're looking for the fastest way to get to Basel, choose the bus, as it will take you from Besançon to Basel in about 1h 50m - that's the fastest way to get there!

Will you be returning to Besançon by bus?

Bus from Basel to Besançon

You can also go to Basel by train

Train from Besançon to Basel

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