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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 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 10m Average total duration Fastest 2h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 39m Average total duration 3h 9m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Besançon to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Besançon to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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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).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 2 direct trains per day with TER, SNCF.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.
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