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How to get fromGare de Lyon to Besançonby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Gare de Lyon to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train (TGV)

    best
    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viottetrain train Tgv
    2h 34m
    €75–130

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Besançonbus bus N759
    5h 40m
    €35–60

  3. Drive 377.6 km

    1. Drive from Gare de Lyon to Besançoncar car 377.6 km
    4h 17m
    €58–84

  4. Train via Dijon

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    2h 43m
    €116–332

  5. Train via Dijon #2

    1. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    2h 46m
    €62–124

Gare de Lyon to Besançon by train (TGV)

Calendar36Weekly Trains
Duration2h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 375.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 34m

What companies run services between Gare de Lyon, France and Besançon, France?

TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viotte 5 times a day. Tickets cost €75–130 and the journey takes 2h 34m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Besançon once daily. Tickets cost €35–60 and the journey takes 5h 25m.

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