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How to get fromGare de Lyon-Part-Dieu to Besançonby train, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu to Besançon by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    2h 39m
    €35–80
  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere to Bourg En Bresse Gare Routierebus bus Autocar
    2. Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançonbus bus N720 / ...
    4h 15m
    €25–39
  3. Drive 225.5 km

    1. Drive from Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu to Besançoncar car 225.5 km
    2h 31m
    €35–50

Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu to Besançon by train

Calendar56Weekly Trains
Duration2h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket€35Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu, France and Besançon, France?

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. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gare de Lyon-Part-Dieu to Besançon via Lyon Part Dieu Gare Routiere and Bourg-en-Bresse in around 4h 15m.

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