- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
One of France's finest art museums outside Paris, with major collections from antiquity to modern art in a former abbey.
Cheapest price
$44
Average price
$55
Fastest journey
2 h
Average duration
2 h 15 m
Trains per day
11
Distance
191 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Lyon Part Dieu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Lyon Part Dieu will cost around $55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $44.
Of the 11 trains that leave Besançon Franche-Comté TGV for Lyon Part Dieu on Wed, Jun 10, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 10 the direct trains cover the 191 km distance in an average of 2 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h .
On Wed, Jun 10 the slowest trains will take 2 h 22 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.
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5537Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Lyon Part Dieu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 20m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 118 miles (191 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $25 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 50m Average total duration Fastest 2h 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 44m Average total duration 4h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Lyon Part Dieu:
A bus is $18 (€15) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average $43 (€35).
Other travel options to Lyon Part Dieu take longer:
Bus takes on average 4h 14m.
The journey is about 30m faster (2h 20m by train vs 2h 50m by car) and roughly $5 (€4) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($43 (€35) vs $48 (€39)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Lyon Part Dieu trains for today, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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9879 | Delayed 2:44 PM Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 2h19 | 4:33 PM 4:33 PMLyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
5537 | Delayed 3:46 PM 3:36 PMBesançon Franche-Comté TGV | 2h22 | 6:08 PM 6:08 PMLyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
12177 | Delayed 3:46 PM 3:36 PMBesançon Franche-Comté TGV | 2h22 | 6:08 PM 6:08 PMLyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
6706+ 17835 | On time 4:28 PM Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 3h16 | 7:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9580 | On time 5:58 PM Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 2h00 | 7:58 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
6708+ 17837 | 6:34 PM Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 3h08 | 9:42 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
894554+ 895859 | 6:41 PM Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 3h49 | 10:30 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| Wednesday, June 10 | |||||
5521 | 8:42 AM Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 2h16 | 10:58 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
17769+ 894256 · 894510 | 8:49 AM Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 3h55 | 12:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2 transfers | |
9877 | 10:44 AM Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 2h16 | 1:00 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
6704+ 17831 | 12:45 PM Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 2h59 | 3:44 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Besançon Franche-Comté TGV to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 11 times per day, taking around 2h 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $17 (€13) by bus.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:40, the last at 17:41. The fastest train covers the 118 miles (191 km) distance in 3h 49m.
Distance 118 miles (191 km) |
Average train duration 2h 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 11 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 3h 49m |
First train 1:40 PM |
Last train 5:41 PM |
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One of France's finest art museums outside Paris, with major collections from antiquity to modern art in a former abbey.
Essential museum for understanding Roman Lyon, paired with remarkable ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Popular museum showcasing film props, special effects, and detailed miniature scenes in Vieux Lyon.
UNESCO-listed old quarter with Renaissance streets, traboules, lively lanes, and some of the city's most atmospheric walks.
One of Europe's largest pedestrian squares and a major orientation point in central Lyon.
Central district between the Rhône and Saône, ideal for walking between grand squares, shopping streets, and monuments.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and served with a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic Lyonnais specialty.
A warm salad of frisée lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's bouchon cuisine.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a traditional hearty dish found in many classic Lyon eateries.
Well-known bouchon by chef Joseph Viola, celebrated for traditional Lyonnais specialties in a refined yet convivial atmosphere.
Historic grand brasserie serving Lyonnais and Alsatian classics in a vast Art Deco dining room; a famous institution in Lyon.
Classic Lyon bouchon with a strong local reputation for generous traditional dishes, fixed menus, and a warm old-style dining room.
Moderate for France. Casual dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining near the station can be pricier.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Tipping is not required, but leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up in cafes and taxis.
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