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How to get fromLyon Perrache to Besançonby train, bus, car, or rideshare

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There are 5 ways to get from Lyon Perrache to Besançon by train, bus, car, or rideshare

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    2h 53m
    €40–80

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Besançonrideshare rideshare 227.7 km
    3h 25m
    €16–20

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Bourg En Bressetrain train Ter
    2. Take the bus from Bourg-en-Bresse to Besançonbus bus N720 / ...
    4h 1m
    €24–44

  4. Drive 229.1 km

    1. Drive from Lyon Perrache to Besançoncar car 229.1 km
    2h 34m
    €36–52

  5. Train via Bourg-en-Bresse

    1. Take the train from Lyon Perrache to Bourg En Bressetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Bourg En Bresse to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    3h 55m
    €37–76

Lyon Perrache to Besançon by train

Calendar32Weekly Trains
Duration2h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket€40Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 236.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 53m

What companies run services between Lyon Perrache, France and Besançon, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Perrache to Besancon Viotte 5 times a day. Tickets cost €40–80 and the journey takes 2h 53m.

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