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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 via Dijon

    best
    1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain 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
    4h 30m
    €97–200

  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
    €45–85

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viottetrain train Tgv
    4h 55m
    €113–195

  5. Train via Lagny-sur-Marne

    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 16m
    €158–415

  6. Drive 507.6 km

    1. Drive from Lille to Besançoncar car 507.6 km
    6h 4m
    €79–113

Lille to Besançon by train

Calendar193Weekly Trains
Duration4h 30mAverage Duration
Ticket€97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 605.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 30m

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 Dijon Ville in around 4h 30m. 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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