What is the travel distance from Besançon to Nice?

The distance between the two cities is 252 miles (406 km).

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

The majority of buses traveling from Besançon to Nice start their journey at Gare de la Viotte and wind up at Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur. These are the main departure and arrival locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.

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

Once in Nice, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Cours Saleya, Musée Matisse, Villa Arson, Musee de la Castre and Russian Orthodox Cathedral.

Bus Besançon to Nice from $42 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Besançon to Nice on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Gare de la Viotte	13h 45m	9:45am	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Gare de la Viotte	12h 5m	11:55am	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
Bus	11:50pm	Gare de la Viotte	13h 30m	1:20pm	Gare Routière Nice Côte d'Azur	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	Av. du Maréchal Foch	10h 16m	10:15am	Nice - Airport T1	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Gare de la Viotte	13h 50m	9:50am	Nice - Airport T1	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Besançon to Nice

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Nice. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $64, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

2carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

251 milesDistance

17kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$45 - $102	Average Duration13h 50m	CO₂ emissions 10kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$64 - $106	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 17kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Besançon and Nice?

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 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

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FlixBus

3.5/511,388 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

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

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Besançon to Nice by bus

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The cheapest trip from Besançon to Nice was searched and found on Nov 23, 2025 with a price of $62

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Besançon to Nice, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $62 to $70 for a bus ticket from Besançon to Nice based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $62 which is on 2025-11-23.