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4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon
Cheapest price
$18
Average price
$19
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 42 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
184 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon will cost around $19 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
Of the 5 buses that leave Lyon Saint Exupery Airport for Besançon on Fri, Jun 19, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct buses cover the 184 km distance in an average of 3 h 42 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Fri, Jun 19 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.
FlixBus5:05 PM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:05 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$181One-way0 transfers- FlixBus6:05 PM3h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:25 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:20 AM3h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:05 PM4h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:35 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 PM4h25Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport9:25 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:05 PM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:05 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$181One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:20 AM3h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$201One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus6:05 PM3h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:25 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$191One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus5:00 PM4h25Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport9:25 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$211One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus12:05 PM4h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:35 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$201One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $13. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $13, and a train costs an average of $47.
Distance: 114 miles (184 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$21 Average price Cheapest | $113 Average price | $75 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 37m Average total duration 5h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 38m 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 Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon:
A bus is $91 (€75) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon costing on average $113 (€92).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 7m.
Tickets start at around $21 (€18) compared to roughly $75 (€62) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54 (€44). The journey takes 3h 30m versus 2h 38m 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, BlaBlaCar.
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.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:20AM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20AM | Arrival Time 07:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 02:15PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $32 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:05PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 07:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 09:20PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 10:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 02:10AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Live departures
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon buses for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 2h50 | 1:10 AM Besançon | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
| FlixBus | 5:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h15 | 8:35 AM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 12:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 4h30 | 4:35 PM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:00 PM Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport | 4h25 | 9:25 PM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 5:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h00 | 8:05 PM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
| FlixBus | 6:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 3h20 | 9:25 PM Besancon, Gare de la Viotte | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon
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Buses from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon run on average 5 times per day, taking around 3h 30m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $13 (€11) if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 03:20, the last at 23:20. The fastest bus covers the 114 miles (184 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 114 miles (184 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 (€11) |
Buses per day 5 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 3:20 AM |
Last bus 11:20 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Thu |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to BesançonYou can travel by bus between Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $13 (€11). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon 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 Besançon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- 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.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon
Most Lyon Saint Exupery Airport to Besançon buses use the Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache to Besancon, Gare de la Viotte station pair, with some services arriving at Besançon, Avenue du Maréchal Foch (Gare Viotte). Use this guide to compare Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and Besançon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Getting to Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache from Lyon city centre
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache bus station facilities and services
Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km), Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon, Gare Routière de Perrache: Elevators, ramps.
Getting to Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan) from Lyon city centre
Getting to Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport from Lyon city centre
Getting to Besancon, Gare de la Viotte from Besançon city centre
Getting to Besançon, Avenue du Maréchal Foch (Gare Viotte) from Besançon city centre
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