The average train between Lillers and Besançon takes 7h 58m and the fastest train takes 4h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Lillers to Besançon. 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 5 times a day between Lillers and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 5:56 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lillers is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Besançon at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 7h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Lillers to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Lillers station and arriving at Besançon station via Arras. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
Lillers to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lillers station.
Lillers to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Lillers to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Lillers and Besançon is 450 km. The road distance is 610 km.
You can take a train from Lillers to Besancon Viotte via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 32m.