How far is Marseille from Besançon?

The distance separating Marseille and Besançon is 274 miles (442 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Marseille to Besançon leave from Gare Routière Saint-Charles and arrive 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 Marseille to Besançon from $38 | Refundable Tickets

Previously seen trips

Next departures for Marseille to Besançon on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:10pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	7h 30m	5:40am	Av. du Maréchal Foch	No tags
Bus	9:45pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	16h 40m	2:25pm	Av. du Maréchal Foch	No tags
Bus	8:35pm	Aéroport MRS	8h 10m	4:45am	Gare de la Viotte	No tags
Bus	10:00pm	Gare Routière Saint-Charles	10h 35m	8:35am	Gare de la Viotte	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	Aéroport MRS	10h 5m	8:35am	Gare de la Viotte	No tags

Compare 2 ways to go from Marseille 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 5 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $30, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

5h 50mAverage Duration

274 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$42 - $190	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$30 - $82	Average Duration5h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Marseille and Besançon?

Stops in Marseille

A
Gare Routière Saint-Charles
15 Rue Honnorat, 13003 Marseille, France
B
ARENC
133 Rue Peyssonnel, 13002 Marseille, , France
C
Port de Marseille
Boulevard Euromediterranée Quai d'Arenc, 13002 Marseille, 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

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,454 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

3.5/511,164 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 Marseille to Besançon by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/25

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11/26

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11/28

$46

11/29

$40

11/30

$49

12/01

$38

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The cheapest trip from Marseille to Besançon was searched and found on Dec 1, 2025 with a price of $38

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

You can expect to pay from $38 to $59 for a bus ticket from Marseille to Besançon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $38 which is on 2025-12-01.