Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is France's great dual-heritage region — the grand cru vineyards and Romanesque abbeys of Burgundy in the west, and the forested Jura mountains, Comté dairies, and UNESCO-listed Vauban citadel of Franche-Comté in the east. From the medieval ramparts of Beaune and the ducal palace of Dijon to the cascading waterfalls and ski resorts of the Jura plateau, the region delivers extraordinary depth for travellers willing to look beyond the Eiffel Tower.
- Public
- Good TGV and TER rail connections to Paris and between major cities; Dijon and Besançon have reliable tram and bus networks; rural areas have limited service and require planning
- Taxi
- Available via Uber in Dijon and Besançon; local radio taxis serve smaller cities; reliable for airport transfers
- Rental
- Essential for Burgundy wine villages, the Jura Loops, the Morvan, and the Saône–Doubs river valleys—the most flexible way to explore the region
- Walking
- Dijon's historic center (UNESCO-listed) and Besançon's walled Vauban citadel quarter are very compact and pedestrian-friendly; most sights within 30 minutes on foot
Transport at a glance
Airport transfers
Getting from the airport to your accommodation.
- Taxi
- €20–30, 15 minutes from Dijon Bourgogne Airport (DIJ) to Dijon city center (~$22–33 USD)
- Taxi Info
- Taxis available at the rank outside arrivals at DIJ; pre-booking recommended for Dole-Jura (DLE). For DLE to Besançon expect €50–65 (~$55–71 USD).
- Shuttle
- No dedicated shuttle at Dijon or Dole-Jura airports
- Shuttle Info
- From Lyon-Saint Exupéry airport, the Rhônexpress tram (€16.40/~$18 USD) reaches Lyon Part-Dieu station in 30 minutes for onward TGV to Dijon
- Bus
- €1.60 (~$1.75 USD), DIVIA bus line 12 from Dijon airport to city center, approximately 20 minutes
- Bus Info
- DIVIA line 12 departs from the bus stop outside Dijon Bourgogne Airport terminal; purchase a ticket from the machine on the platform before boarding
- Private
- €60–90 (~$66–99 USD), pre-booked private transfer from Dijon or Dole-Jura airports
- Private Info
- Local transfer companies can be booked online; most Dijon hotels can arrange private transfers from Dole-Jura for groups or families with luggage
Local transport
Getting around the city.
Bus
Dijon: DiviaMobilités (DIVIA) tram + bus network; single fare €1.60 (~$1.75 USD), 10-trip carnet €13 (~$14 USD). Besançon: Ginko tram + bus; single fare approx. €1.60 (~$1.75 USD); free travel every Saturday for everyone; 24–72h Tourism Pass €10.90–24.90 (~$12–27 USD) includes Citadelle access.
Alternatives
Dijon VélibDijon bike-share for short city trips; electric scooters (Lime) available in Dijon city center; BlaBlaCar Daily for carpooling within the region; Mobigo on-demand transport (transport à la demande) for rural areas with reduced bus frequency
Taxis & rideshare
What to expect from taxis and apps.
- Regular
- €2.50–3.50 base fare + €1.10–1.30/km in Dijon and Besançon; night and weekend surcharges apply after 7PM (~$2.75–3.85 base + ~$1.20–1.45/km USD)
- Apps
- Uber, Bolt, Taxi Dijon (local radio), Taxis de Besançon
- App Names
- Uber, Bolt
- Typical Fare
- €8–15 for a typical city-center ride in Dijon or Besançon (~$9–17 USD)
Intercity travel
Getting between cities and regions.
Bus
FlixBus and BlaBlaCar Bus intercity coaches from €5–25 (Dijon–Paris, Dijon–Lyon, Besançon–Strasbourg); Mobigo regional coaches €2–15 within the region (~$2–27 USD)
Shared
BlaBlaCar carpooling widely used for Dijon–Paris (from €10–20/~$11–22 USD) and Besançon–Lyon routes
Flights
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) has Ryanair and Skybridge services to Nice, Lisbon, Porto, Casablanca, Fez, and Marrakech; domestic fares from €30–80 (~$33–88 USD)
Private
Car rental from €30/day (~$33 USD) at Dijon and Dole airports and train stations; fuel approximately €1.75–1.85/liter diesel (~$1.90–2.00 USD/liter); A6 tolls Dijon–Paris ~€18 one-way (~$20 USD)
Transportation details
Full breakdown of how to get around.
Bourgogne-Franche-Comté is well connected to the rest of France by high-speed TGV rail, placing Dijon just 1h32 from Paris Gare de Lyon and Besançon around 2h15 from Paris via TGV Lyria. The regional Mobigo network of TER trains and coaches links cities, market towns, and villages across both Burgundy and the Jura. A rental car is strongly recommended for exploring the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune wine routes, the Jura mountain valleys, and the Morvan regional natural park. Major international airports at Lyon and Paris provide the main long-haul access points.
Airports
Dole–Jura Airport
Dijon Bourgogne Airport
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (nearest major hub)
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (international gateway)
Useful apps
Download before you arrive.
SNCF Connect
Official French train booking app for TGV INOUI, TGV Lyria, TER Mobigo, and Intercités trains; supports mobile tickets and real-time disruption alerts
Mobigo (viamobigo.fr)
Regional transport planner for all Bourgogne-Franche-Comté TER trains and coaches; journey search, timetables, and fares
DIVIA Mobilités
Dijon tram and bus journey planner with real-time arrival information and mobile ticketing for the Greater Dijon network
Ginko Mobilités
Besançon tram and bus app with real-time bus tracking, journey planning, and purchase of the 24h/72h Tourism Pass
Uber
Available in Dijon and Besançon; useful for late-night travel and airport transfers when public transport has stopped
Via Michelin
French road trip planner with toll cost calculator—essential for planning autoroute journeys and calculating true road trip costs across the region
Ouigo
SNCF's budget TGV app for lowest-price Paris–Dijon bookings; fares from €10 on advance purchase
Transport tips
Travel smarter, not harder.
Book TGV tickets on SNCF Connect or Ouigo at least 3–4 weeks ahead to access Prem's fares from €15 Paris–Dijon—last-minute tickets are significantly more expensive
The Dijon City Pass includes unlimited DIVIA tram and bus travel plus discounts at museums and restaurants—available from the Dijon tourist office at 11 rue des Forges, Dijon 21000
Besançon's Ginko network offers free travel every Saturday—plan city exploration days on Saturdays to save on transport costs
Mobigo tickets are capped at €2, €5, or €12 for most regional rail journeys—ideal for day-trip excursions from Dijon to Beaune (30 min) or Dijon to Besançon (57 min)
Car is essential for the Route des Grands Crus wine villages (Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée)—no direct bus service to most wine village cellars
The Jura Loops (Boucles du Jura) scenic driving route covers the region's most dramatic gorges, waterfalls, and glacial lakes—allow at least 2–3 days by car
EuroVelo 6 (Loire-Saône-Doubs axis) passes through Chalon-sur-Saône and Besançon—rent a touring bike in either city for multi-day rides with baggage transfer services available
Vignette Crit'Air (air quality sticker) is mandatory for driving in Dijon city center—purchase online at certificat-air.gouv.fr before arrival for €3.82 (~$4 USD)
For Jura mountain road trips between November and April, check viamichelin.fr for col (mountain pass) opening conditions—some Jura passes close in heavy snowfall