How to travel from Besançon to Lyon

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Compare train and bus for Besançon to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Besançon to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 40m. 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 $14, and a train costs an average of $21.

Distance: 117 miles (189 km)

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$39

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$23

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3h 10m

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2h 40m

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3h 39m

Average total duration

3h 9m

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from Besançon to Lyon

How to get from Besançon to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Besançon to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM3h15
Besancon, Gare de la Viotte
12:30PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
09:15AM3h15
Besancon, Gare de la Viotte
12:30PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TER895853
08:51AM2h39
Besançon Viotte
11:30AMLyon Part Dieu
$441One-way
0 transfers

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TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894206+SNCF Intercités4200
08:56AM3h08
Besançon Viotte
12:04PMLyon Part Dieu
$441One-way
1 transfer
TER895855
02:51PM2h39
Besançon Viotte
05:30PMLyon Part Dieu
$441One-way
0 transfers
TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894256+TER17769
09:16AM3h28
Besançon Viotte
12:44PMLyon Part Dieu
$561One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
09:50AM3h00
Besancon, Gare de la Viotte
12:50PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$201One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
08:00PM3h15
Besancon, Gare de la Viotte
11:15PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Besançon to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Besançon to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Besançon and Lyon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Besançon to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $14 (€11).

This is compared to other travel options from Besançon to Lyon:

A bus is $8 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Besançon to Lyon costing on average $21 (€17).

The fastest way to travel from Besançon to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 37m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 45m.

The distance from Besançon to Lyon is approximately 117 miles (189 km).
The average frequency per day from Besançon to Lyon is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Besançon and Lyon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Besançon to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Besançon Viotte and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Besancon, Gare de la Viotte and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Besançon to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF TER, TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Besançon to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
Omio customers who travel from Besançon to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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