The average train between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Besançon takes 3h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon Airport (LYS) 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 4 times a day between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon Airport (LYS) is at 5:52 PM which arrives into Besançon at 9:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare Part-Dieu - Villette and take an average of 3h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Lyon Airport (LYS) station and arriving at Besançon station via Besancon Viotte. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 15m.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Besançon train services, operated by Rhônexpress, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon Airport (LYS) to Besançon train services, operated by Rhônexpress, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Lyon Airport (LYS) to Besançon train tickets online with Rhônexpress and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon Airport (LYS) and Besançon is 184.5 km. The road distance is 252 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 39m.