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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 20
$24
Average ticket price on Sep 20
$27
Fastest journey on Sep 20
3 h
Average journey duration on Sep 20
3 h 41 m
Buses on Sep 20
5
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport will cost around $27 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $24.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 5 buses from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, including 5 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct buses cover the 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest buses will take 4 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus9:50 AM3h00Besancon, Gare de la Viotte12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$241One-way0 transfers- FlixBus9:15 AM3h25Besancon, Gare de la Viotte12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 PM4h30Besancon, Gare de la Viotte5:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 PM3h15Besancon, Gare de la Viotte11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM4h15Besancon, Gare de la Viotte1:30 PMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:50 AM3h00Besancon, Gare de la Viotte12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$241One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus8:00 PM3h15Besancon, Gare de la Viotte11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$271One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM3h25Besancon, Gare de la Viotte12:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$261One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus9:15 AM4h15Besancon, Gare de la Viotte1:30 PMLyon, St Exupéry Aéroport$291One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:30 PM4h30Besancon, Gare de la Viotte5:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$271One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a bus, which has an average total journey time of 4h 11m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $174.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $174 Average price | $77 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 11m Average total duration Fastest 3h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 59m Average total duration 4h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport:
A bus is $145 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 4h 29m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $77 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $48. The journey takes 3h 41m versus 2h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 09:35AM | Duration 9h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $36 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15AM | Arrival Time 10:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:15AM | Arrival Time 11:30AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:15AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:10PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:35PM | Arrival Time 11:20PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Live departures
Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus times
The table below shows live departures for Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses for today, Saturday, September 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9:35 PM Besançon | 2h45 | 12:20 AM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, September 20 | |||||
| FlixBus | 9:15 AM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 3h25 | 12:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:15 AM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 4h15 | 1:30 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 9:50 AM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 3h00 | 12:50 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:30 PM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 4h30 | 5:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 8:00 PM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 3h15 | 11:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
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Buses from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $20 if you book in advance.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 07:15, the last at 20:35. The fastest bus covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 2h 45m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $20 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 2h 45m |
First bus 7:15 AM |
Last bus 8:35 PM |
Cheapest Month Dec |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery AirportYou can travel by bus between Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport with FlixBus for as low as $20. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
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- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
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- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
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- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
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- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
Most Besançon to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport buses use the Besancon, Gare de la Viotte to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) station pair. Use this guide to compare Besançon and Lyon Saint Exupery Airport bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Besancon, Gare de la Viotte from Besançon city centre
Besancon, Gare de la Viotte bus station facilities and services
Besancon, Gare de la Viotte has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Besancon, Gare de la Viotte. ATMs are available at Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Besancon, Gare de la Viotte: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Besancon, Gare de la Viotte: Station is accessible for passengers with reduced mobility.
Getting to Besançon, Avenue du Maréchal Foch (Gare Viotte) from Besançon city centre
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