The average train between Besançon and Lille takes 9h 14m and the fastest train takes 4h 21m. 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 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:34 PM which arrives into Lille at 8:48 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Gare de Lyon and take an average of 9h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 9h 14m.
Besançon to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Lille train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lille Flandres station.
Book your Besançon to Lille train tickets online with TGV inOui and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 4h 14m.
