What is the travel distance from Nice to Besançon?

The distance separating Nice and Besançon is 252 miles (406 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Nice to Besançon start their journey at Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur and wind up at Gare de la Viotte. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

Bus Nice to Besançon from $66 | Refundable Tickets

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Next departures for Nice to Besançon on November 20
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	6:30pm	Nice - Airport T1	11h 10m	5:40am	Av. du Maréchal Foch	No tags
Bus	8:55am	Nice - Airport T1	12h 30m	9:25pm	Gare de la Viotte	No tags
Bus	4:05pm	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	13h	5:05am	Gare de la Viotte	No tags
Bus	4:30pm	Nice - Airport T1	12h 35m	5:05am	Gare de la Viotte	No tags
Bus	5:10pm	Nice - Airport T1	13h 5m	6:15am	Gare de la Viotte	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Nice 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 7 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $62, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 20mAverage Duration

251 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$58 - $128	Average Duration12h 15m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$62 - $105	Average Duration7h 20m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Nice and Besançon?

Stops in Nice

A
Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur
14 Avenue des Diables Bleus, 06300 Nice, France
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B
Nice Airport
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C
Avenue Félix Faure
6 Avenue Félix Faure, 06000 Nice, France
D
Gare Routière de Nice - Paillon
Av. Lindbergh, 06200 Nice, France
E
Gare de Nice-Lindbergh
175 Boulevard René Cassin, 06200 Nice, France
F
Nice (Gare internationale)
177 Boulevard René Cassin, 06200 Nice, France

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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,386 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

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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