The train between Lyon and Besançon takes 2h 26m. There is at least one train per day from Lyon 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 once daily between Lyon and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 10:01 AM which arrives into Besançon at 12:27 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Besançon station via Besançon Franche-Comté TGV. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 26m.
Lyon to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV station.
Book your Lyon to Besançon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Lyon and Besançon is 189.4 km. The road distance is 276 km.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV once daily. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 2h.
