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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 $13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 35m. 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 $13, and a train costs an average of $21.
Distance: 117 miles (189 km)
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$42 Average price | $23 Average price Cheapest |
3h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 47m Average total duration 3h 17m 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 Lyon to Besançon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Lyon to Besançon 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 Lyon to Besançon:
A bus is $7 (€6) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Besançon costing on average $21 (€17).
Other travel options to Besançon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 50m.
- Around 12 trains per day.
- Around 8 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Besançon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Besançon Viotte.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Besancon, Gare de la Viotte.
- Travel with SNCF TER, TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF Intercités, SNCF to go to Besançon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Besançon by bus.
- 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, TER, SNCF.
- 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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