How to travel from Lyon to Besançon

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Compare train and bus 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 $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

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$23

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3h 5m

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2h 35m

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30m

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3h 47m

Average total duration

3h 17m

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0.1 - 0.2kg

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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from Lyon to Besançon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
05:05PM3h00
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
08:05PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
$171One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:05PM3h00
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
08:05PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
$171One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

TGV INOUI9583+TER Mobigo | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187894522
10:01AM2h26
Lyon Part Dieu
12:27PMBesançon Viotte
$831One-way
1 transfer

Other options

TER895804
09:42AM2h27
Lyon Part Dieu
12:09PMBesançon Viotte
$441One-way
0 transfers
TER889475 · 895912
01:12PM2h57
Lyon Part Dieu
04:09PMBesançon Viotte
$441One-way
1 transfer
TER889477 · 895914
02:12PM2h58
Lyon Part Dieu
05:10PMBesançon Viotte
$441One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
06:15PM3h10
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
09:25PMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
$181One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus
05:20AM3h15
Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
08:35AMBesancon, Gare de la Viotte
$211One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Besançon

Travel to Besançon 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 Lyon to Besançon.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Lyon and Besançon including taking a train and bus.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Besançon is a bus with an average price of $13 (€11).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Besançon is by train with an average journey time of 2h 27m.

Other travel options to Besançon take longer:

Bus takes on average 2h 50m.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Besançon:
  • 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.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Besançon, 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 Besançon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Besançon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Besançon with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct trains per day with SNCF TER, TER, SNCF.
  • 8 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Besançon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Dijon, Strasbourg, Geneva, Marseille. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Besançon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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