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Saint-Étienne to Besançon Bus Schedule
Bus from Saint-Étienne to Besançon: Journey Information
There are 3 intercity buses per day from Saint-Étienne to Besançon. Traveling by bus from Saint-Étienne to Besançon usually takes around 7 hours and 42 minutes, but the fastest FlixBus bus can make the trip in 7 hours and 20 minutes.
| Distance | 147 mi (236 km) |
| Shortest duration | 7h 20m |
| Cheapest price | $46.98 |
| Most frequent service | FlixBus |
| Bus lines | 1 |
What bus companies travel from Saint-Étienne to Besançon?
There is one intercity bus company available to search and book on Wanderu that operates from Saint-Étienne to Besançon. FlixBus connects the two cities by bus, it offers multiple scheduled buses per day for you to choose from.
| Bus | Daily Trips | Avg. Time | Avg. Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBus | 3 | 7h 42m | $56.38 |
First launched in Germany in 2013, FlixBus has become one of the largest intercity bus companies in Europe. Its fleet travels through nearly every country in Europe, including the U.K. FlixBus operates an average of 3 trips from Saint-Etienne to Besançon, and usually makes the trip in about 7 hours and 42 minutes. On your trip, you'll enjoy Wi-Fi and live GPS, as well as restrooms, air conditioning, and power outlets.
Frequently asked questions about traveling by bus from Saint-Étienne to Besançon
The bus takes an average of 7 hours and 42 minutes to cover the 147 miles from Saint-Étienne to Besançon. However, the fastest bus only takes 7 hours and 20 minutes. It’s definitely on the longer side, so plan to get comfortable for a long road trip. Keep in mind that your actual bus may arrive earlier or later than scheduled, depending on whether there is more or less traffic than usual.
The first bus leaves at 8:00am and the last bus leaves at 2:00pm. To see the times for all buses from Saint-Étienne to Besançon, enter your specific travel dates in the search bar.
City Information
Station Information
Where does the bus leave from in Saint-Étienne?
Main departure station: 24 rue Constant Milleret
Most buses depart from the main station in Saint-Etienne.
All bus stations in Saint-Étienne:
24 rue Constant Milleret
Where does the bus arrive in Besançon?
Main arrival station: Avenue du Maréchal Foch
All buses from Saint-Étienne arrive at one main station in Besançon.
All bus stations in Besançon:
Avenue du Maréchal Foch
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