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.
Open Villeurbanne in Google Maps
| Besançon | Villeurbanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | France | France |
| Population | 128,426 | 131,445 |
| Elevation | 300 m (984 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Postal codes | 25000–25933 CEDEX 9 | 69100–69629 CEDEX |
Where to book car hire from Besançon to Villeurbanne
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Villeurbanne
Live rooms and prices for Villeurbanne are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Villeurbanne
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- 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.