Train Paris - Besançon from 20.50 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Paris - Besançon
Train Paris Besançon in brief
Average price
66.26 €
Price range
20.50 € - 157.00 €
Fastest Paris-Besançon train
2h04min
Number of trains / day
21
The train to Besançon takes on average 2h04min. This is the ideal time to have a good nap. But feel free to read, watch a few episodes of your favorite series, or listen to the latest and trending music...
The distance between Paris and Besançon is 326 km and the average speed is 158 km/h.
Paris - Besançon cheaper by bus: bus tickets are from 13.49 € for a 5h25min journey.
Train price calendar Paris - Besançon
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Saturday, November 21, from 21 €.
November 2026
December 2026
Prices recorded on November 5, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Paris to Besançon cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Wednesday, with an average price of 45 €. The most expensive is Sunday (77 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the morning is cheapest: 47 € on average, against 68 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Paris - Besançon train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking more than 60 days before departure costs 53 € on average, against 78 € the day before or on the day of departure: 32% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 60 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Paris and Besançon
On average, 7.5 departures a day link Paris to Besançon. A single company runs the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Monday (8 departures on average), the quietest Saturday (4).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 2.7 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Paris to Besançon by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Paris to Besançon costs 58 € on average, from 21 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
Train or bus between Paris and Besançon?
The train connects Paris to Besançon in 2h04min with tickets from 21 €. The bus takes about 5h25min with tickets from 13 € — often cheaper, but slower. Kombo also compares carpooling on this route.
Paris Besançon by bus: times and ticketsFirst and last train Paris Besançon.
First Train Paris - Besançon.
Departure at 06:52
Last Train Paris - Besançon
Departure at 20:22
Paris - Besançon train on average every
101 minutes
Which train companies for Paris to Besançon?
How to travel at cheapest prices from Paris to Besançon
You can also buy train tickets Besançon-Paris in the other direction.
And if you want to pay even less, Kombo lets you buy bus tickets Paris-Besançon.
The 5 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Think low cost: OUIGO trains are fast and cheaper.
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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