Getting from Dijon to Beaune in Burgundy is a 45 km trip by road, and you can make it by regional train, by bus through the wine villages, by car or by bike.
The short answer
Take the TER from Dijon-Ville station. The fastest train takes 18 minutes, SNCF Connect lists 23 trains a day from Dijon to Beaune, and the full fare is €13 ($14).
For a route through the vineyards, drive the Route des Grands Crus, ride the Voie des Vignes bike route, or take Mobigo bus line 113, which stops in villages such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot and Nuits-Saint-Georges and takes 70 to 85 minutes.
Your options
| Option | From | Distance | Time | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TER train | Dijon-Ville station | — | 18 min fastest, 26 min average | €13 ($14) full fare |
| Mobigo bus 113 | Gare de Dijon-Ville (Tram) | — | 70–85 min | — |
| Car on the A6 | Dijon | 45 km | — | — |
| Route des Grands Crus drive | Dijon | 60 km to Santenay | — | — |
| Bike on the Voie des Vignes | Dijon | 45 km | — | — |
TER train
TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté gives 18 minutes for the fastest train between Dijon and Beaune, in both directions. SNCF Connect lists 23 trains a day from Dijon to Beaune, with an average journey of 26 minutes.
The full fare is €13 ($14). With the Carte TRAIN Mobigo +, the trip costs from €9.10 ($10), and travelers under 26 pay €6 ($6) every day on the youth fare, with no card to buy.
Beaune is on the TER line from Paris through Dijon, Beaune, Chalon and Mâcon to Lyon. Beaune station is on Avenue du 8 Septembre. In Dijon, Dijon-Ville station is about 15 minutes on foot from the historic center and has a baggage storage office open every day.
From Paris, direct TGV trains from Gare de Lyon reach Dijon in 1 hour 35 minutes, and the trip to Beaune with the change in Dijon takes 2 hours 15 minutes.
Mobigo bus line 113
Mobigo line 113 runs from Gare de Dijon-Ville (Tram) to Beaune Gare via Nuits-Saint-Georges. Under the timetable valid from September 1, 2026, buses leave Dijon-Ville at 6:30 a.m., 7:35 a.m., 8:40 a.m., 11:40 a.m., 12:30 p.m., 2:30 p.m., 5:40 p.m. and 7 p.m., though not every departure runs every day.
The bus stops at Marsannay-la-Côte, Couchey, Fixin, Brochon, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Vougeot, Vosne-Romanée, Nuits-Saint-Georges, Premeaux-Prissey, Comblanchien, Corgoloin, Ladoix-Serrigny and Aloxe-Corton.
Buy a single ticket when you board, in cash from the driver or by contactless bank card on coaches with the bank-card stickers, or use an M-Ticket in the Mobigo app. Validate your ticket every time you board. Fares are on viamobigo.fr.
By car on the A6
Beaune is 45 km from Dijon by the A6. Leave at exit 24.0 for Savigny-lès-Beaune and Beaune-Saint-Nicolas, or at exit 24.1 for Beaune-Centre and Beaune-Hospices. Traffic information is broadcast on 107.7 FM.
By car on the Route des Grands Crus
The Route des Grands Crus runs 60 km from Dijon to Santenay via Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune, through 37 wine villages of the Côte de Nuits and Côte de Beaune. Brown signs with a white grape cluster mark the way.
Its first part runs parallel to the former N74, now the D974. The Beaune tourist office recommends driving it from north to south, from Dijon toward Santenay, and allowing 3 to 4 days for the full route.
By bike on the Voie des Vignes
The Voie des Vignes runs 45 km between Dijon and Beaune, parallel to the Route des Grands Crus, on smooth asphalt and track. It has illustrated information panels and picnic tables along the way.
On the way it passes Marsannay, Couchey, Fixin, Brochon, Gevrey-Chambertin, Morey-Saint-Denis, Chambolle-Musigny, Premeaux-Prissey, Aloxe-Corton, Pernand-Vergelesses and Savigny-lès-Beaune.
Stations along this section include Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot-Gilly-lès-Cîteaux, Nuits-Saint-Georges and Corgoloin. Gevrey-Chambertin is 15 km from Dijon, and TER trains reach Dijon from its station in under 10 minutes.
The Gevrey-Nuits tourist office in Gevrey-Chambertin rents bikes. The tourist offices in Santenay, Nolay and Chagny rent classic and electric-assist bikes.
All TER Bourgogne-Franche-Comté trains carry bikes free of charge, within the spaces available.
Getting around Beaune
The Côte & Sud bus network, run by Keolis, serves Beaune and the surrounding area. Buy tickets from the driver or through the SNCF Connect or Tixipass apps.
Before you go
- On the Paris–Dijon–Lyon TER line, reserve a bike space before you travel with a bike. The reservation is free and needs an email address. A folded bike, or one taken apart in a bag, needs no reservation.
- Mobigo line 113 doesn't run on public holidays, apart from a few marked departures, and doesn't run at all on May 1.
- At harvest time in the fall, some estates on the Route des Grands Crus are less available, and in winter fewer wineries are open.
- If you drive and plan to taste, spit as you go or choose a designated driver.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Dijon to Beaune?
The fastest TER takes 18 minutes between Dijon-Ville and Beaune, and the average journey is 26 minutes. SNCF Connect lists 23 trains a day from Dijon to Beaune, and the full fare is €13 ($14).
Is there a bus from Dijon to Beaune?
Yes. Mobigo line 113 runs from Gare de Dijon-Ville (Tram) to Beaune Gare via Gevrey-Chambertin, Vougeot and Nuits-Saint-Georges in 70 to 85 minutes. You buy a single ticket from the driver, by contactless card or in the Mobigo app.
Can I cycle from Dijon to Beaune?
Yes. The Voie des Vignes bike route covers the 45 km between Dijon and Beaune on asphalt and track, through villages such as Gevrey-Chambertin, Chambolle-Musigny and Aloxe-Corton. TER trains carry bikes free, within the spaces available.
How long is the Route des Grands Crus?
The Route des Grands Crus runs 60 km from Dijon to Santenay via Nuits-Saint-Georges and Beaune, through 37 wine villages. Brown signs with a white grape cluster mark it, and the Beaune tourist office suggests 3 to 4 days for the whole route.
