The 15 Best Day Trips from Besançon

Nearby France destinations worth a visit - with distance, direction, and what to see.

The best day trips from Besançon, France - 15 nearby places worth a visit, including Geneva, Basel, Dijon. Each is within easy reach, with the distance, direction, and what to see so you can plan your days.

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    Geneva, Switzerland

    117 km S of Besançon201,741 people
  2. 2

    Basel, Switzerland

    122 km E of Besançon177,595 people
  3. 3

    Dijon, France

    76 km W of Besançon159,941 people
  4. 4

    Lausanne, Switzerland

    94 km SE of Besançon139,111 people
  5. 5

    Bern, Switzerland

    113 km E of Besançon121,631 people
  6. 6

    Mulhouse, France

    113 km NE of Besançon111,430 people
  7. 7

    Colmar, France

    136 km NE of Besançon65,405 people
  8. 8

    Biel/Bienne, Switzerland

    94 km E of Besançon55,120 people
  9. 9

    Belfort, France

    77 km NE of Besançon54,562 people
  10. 10

    Annecy, France

    149 km S of Besançon49,232 people
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    Chalon-sur-Saône, France

    102 km SW of Besançon47,251 people
  12. 12

    Lörrach, Germany

    130 km E of Besançon47,002 people
  13. 13

    Bourg-en-Bresse, France

    131 km SW of Besançon45,340 people
  14. 14

    Thun, Switzerland

    134 km SE of Besançon43,723 people
  15. 15

    Köniz, Switzerland

    112 km E of Besançon41,784 people

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Besançon?
Popular day trips from Besançon include Geneva, Basel, Dijon, Lausanne, Bern. All are within about 150 km.
How far are day trips from Besançon?
These destinations sit roughly 15-150 km from Besançon. The closest is Dijon, about 76 km W.
How do you plan day trips from Besançon?
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