Flying into Dijon is not easy due to the presence of a nearby military air base. The only commercial flights in and out of its tiny Aéroport Dijon-Bourgogne are on taxi planes and via limited charter service. International travellers can conveniently fly into Paris, Geneva or London and make a land connection, however. There are plans to establish a wider range of commercial flights into Dijon.

Should you choose to make the effort to fly into Dijon, the airport is located just three miles (five kilometres) southeast of the city centre. Its terminal has spartan facilities, but the most essential needs can be met. Transportation into Dijon is handled by a few taxis that come to meet arriving flights.

International travellers will need to fly into Paris or a neighbouring city and take the train, bus or travel by rental car to Dijon. France’s high-speed TGV trains run from Paris’ Charles de Gaulle airport directly to the heart of Dijon, making this one of the most convenient means of getting to the city. There are also 20 additional regular trains making the two-hour journey from Paris to Dijon each day. Long-distance coaches are another easy way to reach Dijon from virtually anywhere in Europe.

If you are driving, take the A6 from Paris until you turn east along the A38, which runs right past Dijon. Car hire firms have offices in Dijon’s train station. There is limited driving in the centre of Dijon, so let the city’s excellent Divia bus network or your feet handle the in-town transport.

The Diviaciti shuttle bus is the best transport option for visitors. This free service operates within the historic centre of Dijon and connects many sites not accessible by bus. The Côte de Nuits Pass combines public transport with entry into most of the city’s museums and attractions over a one- to three-day period. The Dijon Card is a similar ticketing pass, covering both public transport and selected attractions.