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How to get fromLille to Besançonby train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lille to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon-Franche Comte Tgvtrain train Tgv
    5h 6m
    €116–184

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Lille to Besançonrideshare rideshare 533.4 km
    6h 44m
    €37

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Paris - CDG Roissypole Bus Stationbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Besançonbus bus N759
    9h 55m
    €56–87

  4. Train via Dijon

    1. Take the train from Lille Europe to Marne La Vallee Chessytrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    5h 7m
    €114–193

  5. Train via Dijon #2

    1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Marne-la-Vallée Chessytrain train
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    6h 19m
    €163–256

  6. Drive  507.6 km

    1. Drive from Lille to Besançoncar car 507.6 km
    6h 4m
    €96–139

Lille to Besançon by train

Calendar80Weekly Trains
Duration5h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket€116Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 603.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Lille, France and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Lille Flandres to Besancon Viotte via Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv in around 5h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lille - Europe Train Station to Besançon via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 9h 55m.

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