Cities Near Dijon
Cities near Dijon, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Besançon, Troyes, Belfort. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Dijon, France is Besançon, about 47 mi (76 km) away — roughly 1 hr 25 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Besançon | 47 mi / 76 km | 1 hr 25 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Troyes | 81 mi / 130 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Belfort | 89 mi / 143 km | 2 hr 4 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Geneva | 94 mi / 151 km | 2 hr 10 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Lausanne | 94 mi / 152 km | 2 hr 11 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Villeurbanne | 107 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nancy | 109 mi / 175 km | 2 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Annecy | 111 mi / 179 km | 2 hr 35 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Mulhouse | 112 mi / 180 km | 2 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Châlons-en-Champagne | 117 mi / 188 km | 2 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Dijon
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Besançon, Troyes, Belfort, Geneva, Lausanne. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Dijon
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Villeurbanne, Nancy, Annecy, Mulhouse, Châlons-en-Champagne. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Dijon include Besançon, Troyes, Belfort, Geneva, Lausanne. The closest is Besançon, about 47 miles (76 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.