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BesançonVilleurbanne

Driving from Besançon to Villeurbanne

Villeurbanne lies 186 km (116 mi) south-west of Besançon, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

Driving takes about 2 h 51 min without stops, over roughly 228 km (141 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.

BesançonVilleurbanne

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BesançonVilleurbanne
CountryFranceFrance
Population128,426131,445
Elevation300 m (984 ft)177 m (581 ft)
Time nowUTC+2 (Europe/Paris)UTC+2 (Europe/Paris)
Postal codes25000–25933 CEDEX 969100–69629 CEDEX

Where to book car hire from Besançon to Villeurbanne

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Staying in Villeurbanne

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Common questions

How far is Villeurbanne from Besançon?

186 km (116 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Besançon; by road roughly 228 km (141 mi).

How long does it take to get from Besançon to Villeurbanne by car?

About 2 h 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Besançon and Villeurbanne?

No, both are on Europe/Paris at the moment.

Where these facts come from

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  • Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
  • OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
  • Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines

Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.