The average train between Besançon and Lille takes 6h 25m and the fastest train takes 4h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Lille. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Besançon and Lille. The earliest departure is at 6:08 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:03 PM which arrives into Lille at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv and take an average of 6h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



5h 12m • 3 changes



8h 36m • 3 changes



7h • 3 changes



4h 52m • 3 changes



5h 12m • 3 changes



6h 11m • 3 changes



7h • 3 changes



4h 52m • 3 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Lille. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Lille station via Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 25m.
Besançon to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv station.
Besançon to Lille train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Besançon to Lille train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Besançon and Lille is 433.9 km. The road distance is 603 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Lille Flandres via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv, Paris Gare de Lyon, and Paris Nord in around 5h 9m.