There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Lyon by train, bus, rideshare, or car
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Besançon to Lyon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Lyon is to rideshare which costs €14 - €16 and takes 3h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Lyon is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Besançon and arriving at Lyon. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 38m.
The distance between Besançon and Lyon is 231 km. The road distance is 227.6 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €80.
The train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu takes 2h 38m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Besançon to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.
Besançon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
The best way to get from Besançon to Lyon is to train which takes 2h 38m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Lyon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu every 4 hours. Tickets cost €35–80 and the journey takes 2h 38m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Besançon to Lyon 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 2h 45m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Besançon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Besançon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Besançon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €14–16
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Besançon to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.
Besançon to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Lyon is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Besançon to Lyon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Besançon and Lyon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.