The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Besançon
Cheapest price
$21
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
3 h
Average duration
3 h 37 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon 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 to Besançon will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $21.
Of the 5 buses that leave Lyon for Besançon on Sun, Jun 21, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 37 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 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.
17214:05 AM4h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:05 AMBesançon, Avenue du Maréchal Foch (Gare Viotte)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM4h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:35 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 AM3h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM3h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:25 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$291One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 PM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:05 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:05 PM3h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:05 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$301One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:20 AM3h15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$241One-way0 transfers
FlixBus6:05 PM3h20Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:25 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$291One-way0 transfers
17214:05 AM4h00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:05 AMBesançon, Avenue du Maréchal Foch (Gare Viotte)$211One-way0 transfers
FlixBus12:05 PM4h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:35 PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte$241One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and train for Lyon to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 38m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $15, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$25 Average price Cheapest | $42 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 8m Average total duration Fastest 2h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Besançon:
A bus is $17 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Besançon costing on average $42 (€34).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 17m.
Tickets start at around $25 (€21) compared to roughly $74 (€61) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $49 (€40). The journey takes 3h 17m versus 2h 42m 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, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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 to Besançon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00AM | Arrival Time 03:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:05AM | Arrival Time 08:05AM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35AM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:30AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 4h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 01:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $39 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 3h50 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:20PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:40PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 06:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 08:05PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:10PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 11:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $19 |
Live departures
Lyon to Besançon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Besançon buses for today, Saturday, June 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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 | 5:05 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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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of BlaBlaCar Bus or Alsa to find the best option for your trip from Lyon to Besançon.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Besançon
Buses from Lyon to Besançon run on average 8 times per day, taking around 3h 17m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) if you book in advance.
There are 8 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:20, the last at 23:10. The fastest bus covers the 117 miles (189 km) distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 117 miles (189 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 17m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 2h 50m |
First bus 12:20 AM |
Last bus 11:10 PM |
Cheapest Month Feb |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 3 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa from Lyon to BesançonYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Besançon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa for as low as $15 (€12). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Besançon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon 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.

- Alsa
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Alsa
- You can cancel your ticket up to 48 hours before departure for a partial refund. Changes allowed for a fee.
- 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.
- Alsa
- One carry-on bag up to 10kg and one checked bag up to 25kg.
- 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).
- Alsa
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Alsa
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets must travel in the hold.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Besançon
Most Lyon 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 and Besançon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Lyon station do buses to Besançon leave from?
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
Most popular bus connections from Lyon
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