There are 4 ways to get from Lillers to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Lillers to Arrastrain Ter
- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
5h 32m€100–204Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus 781
- Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Besançonbus N759
11h 32m€57–102Drive 512.6 km
- Drive from Lillers to Besançoncar 512.6 km
6h 1m€80–115Train via Dijon
- Take the train from Lillers to Arrastrain Ter
- Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain Tgv
- Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain Tgv
- Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
6h 2m€155–419
Lillers to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lillers to Besançon is to bus which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Lillers to Besançon is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €95 - €210.
No, there is no direct bus from Lillers to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Gares 1 and arriving at Besançon via Lens and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 32m.
No, there is no direct train from Lillers to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Lillers and arriving at Besancon Viotte via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon and Dijon Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 32m.
The distance between Lillers and Besançon is 610 km. The road distance is 512.6 km.
The best way to get from Lillers to Besançon without a car is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €95 - €210.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Lillers to Besançon, including transfers.
Lillers to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lens station.
Lillers to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lillers station.
The best way to get from Lillers to Besançon is to train which takes 5h 32m and costs €95 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 32m.
What companies run services between Lillers, France and Besançon, France?
You can take a train from Lillers to Besancon Viotte via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 5h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lillers to Besançon via Lens, Gares 1, Lens, and Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 11h 32m.
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 Lillers to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €45–95
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lillers to Arras
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €8–17
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Arras to Paris Nord
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–30
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €100–310
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–25
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Lillers to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport station.
Lillers to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Arras station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lillers to Besançon is 513 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m to drive from Lillers to Besançon.
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