Are you looking for information about transport in Besançon and the surrounding area? Then you've come to the right place!
The TER trains in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté are called the Mobigo trains.
On this network, everyone under the age of 26 has a reduction of 50 % without showing a season ticket.
La Mobigo card + (€20 for 1 year) allows anyone aged 12 and over to travel with a 30% discount on weekdays and a 60% discount at weekends, on public holidays and during school holidays.
For those who travel frequently subscriptions weekly, monthly or annual enable young people to under 26 obtain up to 80% discount on a route of their choice.
Yes, there are several fares for young people on Inoui TGV and Intercités trains:
- the Avantage jeune card from the SNCF: for 12-27 year-olds, it costs €49 and offers a 30% discount on all journeys.
ATTENTION not to be confused with Avantage cards Youngs the Info Jeunes network !
- the student and apprentice rates : for pupils under 21, students under 26 and apprentices under 29. This reduced fare applies to journeys between home and the place of schooling, study or apprenticeship, provided that tickets are purchased in packs of 10 (to be used within 60 days).
- subscription Young Max : for 16–27-year-olds. For €79 a month, this season ticket allows you to travel free of charge on selected trains during off-peak periods and with a 30% discount all year round on all TGV services.
All under-26s can travel with a reduction of 50 % on Mobigo trains (that’s the name of the TER services in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté) without having to show a season ticket. This discount also applies to TER journeys to and from the Centre-Val de Loire, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and Grand Est regions, and on the Nevers–Paris route.
The map Mobigo + offers discounts for journeys between Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Centre-Val de Loire and Grand Est regions, and along the Nevers–Paris route.
The youth season tickets The rules for Mobigo trains also apply to TER journeys to and from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Grand Est (except for the weekly youth pass) and Paris.
A Mobigo coach journey costs 2 € whatever the distance.
You can also buy 10-trip cards for €18 or take out a subscription for €50 a month.
Ginko is the name of the Besançon transport network. It serves all the municipalities in the Grand Besançon Métropole urban community.
It includes 2 tram lines (T1 and T2) and 4 main lines (Lanes numbered L3, L4, L5 and L6) which run every day during the day and evening.
On these routes, services run frequently: every 5 to 12 minutes during the day, depending on the route.
The urban lines, numbered 7 to 12, run during the day from Monday to Saturday, with service every 8 to 40 minutes depending on the line and the time of day.
Complementary lines and suburban lines (serving the other communes of Greater Besançon) complete the network.
The university and main schools are spread over 3 sites:
- the Bouloie campus : buses L3 and 7
- the Hauts-du-Chaza campusl : tram 1 and 2, bus 7
- the city centre campus Trams 1 and 2, buses L3, L4, L6, 9, 10
Use the route planner. It will give you the simplest route to get from one point to another. You can also find this calculator by downloading the app Ginko mobilités on the PlayStore or theAppStore.
Otherwise, don't hesitate to contact Ginko by phone (03 70 27 71 60), e-mail or social networks
You can consult the network maps.
No, opening hours vary depending on:
- the day of the week (Monday to Friday -> most frequent services, weekends -> less frequent services),
- the time of day (more frequent at peak times, less frequent early in the morning or in the evening),
- the time of year : school holidays, summer, public holidays…
5 calendar periods are indicated by a colour in the calendar:
- days blue Usually on weekdays during the school term,
- days yellow Weekdays: generally on weekdays during the short school holidays,
- days roses Saturday: usually Saturdays (and weekdays during the summer holidays),
- days orange Saturday: usually on Saturdays during the summer holidays,
- days grey Sundays and public holidays.
To find out the colour of the day, consult the travel calendar.
Visit www.ginko.voyageYou can consult the timetables of the future visits in real time at standstill of your choice or consult the time cards.
You can find this information on theapp Ginko mobilités to download on the PlayStore or theAppStore.
Bus and tram lines T1, T2, L3, L4, L5 and L6 run until around 1am on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings and until 11.30pm on other nights of the week.
Good to know: there is a connection between all the lines at the République hub ("République" and "Courbet" stops) at the end of the evening.
You can pay by credit card (or your smartphone) by passing it in front of the validator. The journey costs 1,40 € and is valid for 1 hour.
Another solution is to buy a 1-hour pass for 1,40 €. The 1-hour Pass is loaded onto a rechargeable travel card (€0.20). You can buy it or top up your card at the’Ginko Mobilités Agency, on the online shop, from ticket machines, from the bus driver and at Ginko outlets.
Ginko Mobilités Agency – 29 Rue des Boucheries (Place de la Révolution)
Open Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, and Saturday, 9am–5pm
Good plan : with the Avantages Jeunes card, receive a 2 free trips pass at home!
Yes, there is a reduced-price season ticket for everyone aged 15–25: the pass 15/25. It costs €16.80 per month or €180 per year.
It is loaded onto the Ginko mobilités card. This card can be purchased online or theGinko Mobilités agency.
All information on prices is available at here.
Ginko Mobilités Agency – 29 Rue des Boucheries (Place de la Révolution)
Open Monday to Friday, 9am–6pm, and Saturday, 9am–5pm
Yesyou need validate your card every time you board a bus or tram, even when transferring.
Yes, if you have a Ginko season ticket, such as the 15/25 pass for example, it is valid on Mobigo (TER) trains for journeys within the Grand Besançon Métropole area. All you need is your Ginko Mobilités card (with a valid season ticket loaded on it). There is no need to validate.
Ginko VéloCité offers nearly 200 self-service bikes at 32 stations: 100 standard bikes and 100 electric bikes.
You can hire a bike occasionally for 1 journey (€1), 24 hours (€2) or 72 hours (€4). After that, the first 30 minutes are free with a conventional bike (€1 for an electric bike). Additional ½ hours cost €0.50 each.
You can also subscribe for 1 year. There are three options:
- Le Essential Pass at €24 per year. The first 30 minutes are free on a standard bike and cost €1 on an electric bike. Each additional half-hour is charged at €0.50.
- Le Comfort Pass For €48 a year: the first 30 minutes are free, whether you’re using an electric or a standard bike. Each additional half-hour costs €0.50.
- Le Ginko VéloCité Pass (for Ginko subscribers) is free: the first 30 minutes are free on a standard bike and cost €1 on an electric bike. Each additional half-hour is charged at €0.50.
What you need to know: Holders of the Avantages Jeunes card are entitled to €5 off the annual subscription.
There are signposted routes in Greater Besançon. They are partially equipped or use less busy streets.
Download the card and the guide itineraries. You can also use the app geovelo.app/en which indicates the routes best suited to cycling.
The service Ginko Vélo allows hire an electric bike for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months. Prices vary from €25 to €60 per month, depending on the length of the hire period.
Note: subscribers to the Ginko network benefit from a 50% discount.
The workshop Les Manivelles is a community-run bicycle repair workshop. The workshop sells second-hand bicycles that have been serviced by the association’s volunteers. They are sold at low prices, but there are sometimes a few adjustments to be made (adjusting the brakes, changing a tyre, etc.).
Contact Les Manivelles - 37 rue Battant - France lesmanivelles.org
Greater Besançon Metropolis gives a assistance for thepurchase of an electric bike. It is aimed at residents of the area whose income does not exceed a certain amount.
The subsidy amounts to 25% of the purchase price of the bicycle and may not exceed €200 for an electric bicycle or €400 for an electric cargo bicycle.
Contact : Agence Ginko Mobilités - 29 rue des Boucheries - tel 03 70 27 71 60
There is a self-repair workshop of bicycles : Les Manivelles.
You'll learn how to repair your bike yourself with the help of volunteers.
You must pay a membership fee of €25 (concessionary rate: €15) to gain access to the workshop.
Contact Les Manivelles - 37 rue Battant - France lesmanivelles.org
More than 5,000 hoops are available throughout the city.
From car parks You can park your bike in complete safety in the covered, enclosed areas: the Ginko VéloParks. There are 16 of them in the Greater Besançon area: see the map. Access costs €1.40 per day. Subscriptions are available for €2 a month or €20 a year. Access is free for year-round Ginko subscribers.
On the busbicycles are prohibited (except folding bikes).
On the tramthey are authorised at off-peak times but not at peak times (except for folding bikes). On weekdays (Monday to Friday), you cannot take your bike between 7am and 9am and between 4.30pm and 6.30pm. It is possible the rest of the day if traffic permits. On Saturdays, bicycles are prohibited from 2pm to 6.30pm.
The scooters are authorized on buses and trams, provided they are folded and carried by hand.
Le on-street parking in and around the town centre is paid during the day from 9am to 7pm (except Sundays and public holidays).
There are car parks with barriers paid. Subscription plans’subscription are available. There is a special fare for those who carpool.
Parking is free on the Bouloie campus, but there is often a charge for parking on the Hauts-du-Chazal campus.
Think about park-and-ride facilities located at the main entrances to the city; continue your journey by bus or tram. Parking is free; simply show a valid ticket used that day to exit: www.ginko.voyage
There are also car-sharing areas at the entrances to the town.
These are self-service cars spread across 27 stations and available 24 hours a day.
You can use them to run a quick errand or go for a day or weekend outing, for example.
You can choose from a range of car sizes.
First you need to register. You then pay each month according to the number of kilometres driven in the month and the time used.
Ginko subscribers can take advantage of a reduced fare: www.ginko.voyage
- You must first register online or at the Citiz agency.
- Book the car on the Citiz app (or by phone), even at the last minute.
- Unlock the car with the app, do a quick check-up and you're ready to go.
- On the way back, bring the car back where you took it. After a quick inspection, you can close with the application.
- If you have any problems, you can call Citiz assistance 24 hours a day.
- You will receive a bill every month.
The price depends on the number of km travelled, from the number of hours use and the car size.
Le price per km is €0.44 (€0.24 for distances over 100 km).
Le price per hour depends on the size of the car:
- Without season ticket: €5.50 for a small car (capped at €39 for a day and €180 for a week).
- With a subscription (€16/month): €3 for a small car (capped at €22 for a day and €120 for a week).
- For Ginko subscribers: no subscription. The hourly rate is €4 for a small car (capped at €29 for a day and €149 for a week).
To make a simulation : bfc.citiz.coop/tariff-calculator
Yes. Carpoolers can obtain a discount on subscription in car parks: 20% for 2 people, 30% for 3 people.
This discount applies to all pay car parks managed by Grand Besançon Métropole :
- Hauts-du-Chazal: Milleret, Minjoz, car-sharing car park (rue Laroque)
- Town centre: Marché Beaux-Arts / Cusenier, Town Hall, Pasteur, Petit Chamars, Saint-Paul, Glacis, Rivotte, Arènes, Chamars, Isenbart, Beauregard, City
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On the trainsIf you are travelling by train, there is a station assistance service: you will be accompanied to your seat on the train with your luggage and, on arrival, to the station exit.
On Mobigo coaches, wheelchair users can book their journey in advance to ensure they can board the bus.
You need to call the call centre on 03 80 11 29 29 no later than 5pm the day before (on Friday if you want to travel on Sunday or Monday).
Trains and stations in tram are fully accessible to wheelchair users.
All buses are too. Bus stops are gradually being fitted out. See the list of fitted-out bus stops at this plan. They are also described by the "PRM" pictogram in the route planner and time cards.
Download the application Ginko Guide. It will guide you by voice throughout your journey (lines to take, timetables, connections, etc.).
Using your phone's camera, it will help you find the bus or tram door and an empty seat.
This is a transport on demand for holders of the disability" mobility and inclusion card. It operates with the usual Ginko fares.
It runs every day from 7am to 9pm (11pm on Fridays and Saturdays).
You must first register for the service online, by telephone, by post or at the Ginko branch.
All you have to do is book your journey at least 1 hour in advance using the Ginko Acces application or by telephone.
The Ginko network is taking part in the Tournesol programme. Pick up a Sunflower symbol at the Ginko branch (Place de la Révolution) and wear it to express your need for help. The Ginko agents who wear a Tournesol are trained to recognise and understand invisible disabilities, so they can provide you with better support.
I got my licence in a European country (EU and EEE): I can drive in France with my licence.
I got my driving licence in a other country If I have a residence permit marked "student", I can drive in France. If my driving licence is not in French, I will have to have one made up. official translation.
Since July 2025 buses and trams are free of charge for all Saturday. You don't need a ticket to get on the bus or tram!
La Burgundy-Franche-Comté Region offers budget travel at €3, €6 or €13 maximum on the Burgundy-Franche-Comté regional network including Paris!
These tickets are limited in number. They are on sale exclusively online from 60 days before departure.
La Avantages Jeunes card network Youth Info offers 3 courses financed by the Burgundy-Franche-Comté Region:
- a free return journey when you buy a single ticket at the under-26 fare on Mobigo trains (offer available to those under 26); ;
- a free weekly Mobigo youth rail pass on the route of your choice (offer available to those under 26); ;
- a free one-way ticket for a Mobigo coach journey.
La Avantages Jeunes card network Youth Info offers 3 courses financed by the Burgundy-Franche-Comté Region:
- a free return journey when you buy a single ticket at the under-26 fare on Mobigo trains (offer available to those under 26); ;
- a free weekly Mobigo youth rail pass on the route of your choice (offer available to those under 26); ;
- a free one-way ticket for a Mobigo coach journey.
For certain events (festivals such as the Eurockéennes, the Montbéliard Christmas market, etc.), the Region offers reduced rail fares.
Find them on this page.
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