What is the travel distance from Besançon to Basel?

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

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

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.

What are the best sights and things to do in Basel?

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.

Bus Besançon to Basel from $15 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Besançon to Basel on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35pm	Gare de la Viotte	6h 15m	3:50am	Basel Central Station	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Gare de la Viotte	7h 15m	1:35pm	Basel Central Station	No tags
Bus	6:20am	Gare de la Viotte	7h 15m	1:35pm	Basel Central Station	No tags
Bus	9:35pm	Gare de la Viotte	8h 10m	5:45am	Mulhouse Freiburg Airport	No tags
Bus	9:35pm	Gare de la Viotte	7h 35m	5:10am	Basel Central Station	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Besançon to Basel

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Basel. The journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

3carpool per day

1h 30mAverage Duration

76 milesDistance

5kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$16 - $26	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 3kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $24	Average Duration1h 30m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Besançon and Basel?

Stops in Besançon

A
Gare de la Viotte
4 Avenue de la Paix, , 25000 Besancon, France
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B
Besançon - Rue de Châtillon
1 Rue de Châtillon, 25480 École-Valentin, France
C
Besançon
52, Grande Rue, 25000 Besancon, , France
D
Besançon - Parking relais Micropolis
Parking relais Micropolis, 25000 Besançon , France
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E
La Comtoise
La Comtoise, 25480 École-Valentin, France

Stops in Basel

A
Basel Central Station
Meret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
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B
Basel Badischer Bahnhof
Basel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
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C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland
D
Arrêt d'autobus Basel
Allschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,405 reviews

Staff4.2

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,147 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Besançon to Basel by bus

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What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Besançon to Basel?
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To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Besançon to Basel, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $15 to $15 for a bus ticket from Besançon to Basel based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $15 which is on 2025-11-25.