The average train between Lillers and Besançon takes 7h 31m 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 5:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lillers is at 8:23 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Arras and take an average of 7h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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8h 2m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Lillers to Besançon? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Lillers to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Lillers station and arriving at Besancon Viotte station via Arras station, Paris Nord station and Dijon Ville station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.
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.
The distance between Lillers and Besançon is 450 km. The road distance is 513 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 28m.