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Trip Overview

The average bus between Besançon and Lyon takes 3h 13m and the fastest bus takes 3h. The bus service runs several times per day from Besançon to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

3h 13m
Duration
267 km
Distance
€28
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Besançon to Lyon bus times

Buses run twice daily between Besançon and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 9:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 8:00 PM which arrives into Lyon at 11:15 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 3h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    bus bus 3h 25m • Direct
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    bus bus 3h • Direct
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    bus bus 3h 15m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Besançon to Lyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 266.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 13m

What companies run services between Besançon, France and Lyon, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Besançon to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €24–40 and the journey takes 4h 5m.

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