There are 3 ways to get from Metz to Besançon by train (TGV), rideshare, or car
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Metz to Besançon by train (TGV)
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The cheapest way to get from Metz to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €14 - €17 and takes 3h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Metz to Besançon is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs €40 - €60.
No, there is no direct train from Metz to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Metz Ville and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
The distance between Metz and Besançon is 392 km. The road distance is 256.1 km.
The best way to get from Metz to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 3h 31m and costs €75 - €120.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Metz to Besançon, including transfers.
Metz to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Metz to Besançon is 256 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Metz to Besançon.
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What companies run services between Metz, France and Besançon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Metz Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–110 and the journey takes 2h 53m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Metz Ville to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Metz to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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