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The train between Besançon and Lyon takes 2h 39m. The train 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.
Trains run 4 times a day between Besançon and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Lyon at 10:30 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 2h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Besancon Viotte station and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.
Besançon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
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The distance between Besançon and Lyon is 189.4 km. The road distance is 228 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €40–65 and the journey takes 2h 39m.
