There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Besançon by train, bus, rideshare, 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 via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv
best- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besançon Franche-Comté TGVtrain 84
2h 37m€47–91Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Lyon to Besançon227.7 km
3h 10m€16–20Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus N720 / ...
2h 50m€19–35Train
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain Ter
2h 39m€35–80Drive 227.7 km
- Drive from Lyon to Besançoncar 227.7 km
2h 34m€36–52
Lyon to Besançon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Besançon is to rideshare which costs €16 - €20 and takes 3h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Besançon is to drive which takes 2h 34m and costs €35 - €55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Besançon. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 50m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Besancon Viotte. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 39m.
The distance between Lyon and Besançon is 276 km. The road distance is 227.7 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Besançon without a car is to train via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv which takes 2h 37m and costs €45 - €95.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Lyon to Besançon, including transfers.
Lyon to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Besançon is to train via Besancon-Franche Comte Tgv which takes 2h 37m and costs €45 - €95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €35 and takes 2h 50m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Besançon, France?
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV once daily. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 2h. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Besançon 5 times a day. Tickets cost €19–35 and the journey takes 2h 50m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route once daily.
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 Lyon Part Dieu to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–90
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viotte
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Besançon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–20
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Besançon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Besançon station.
Lyon to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Besançon is 228 km. It takes approximately 2h 34m to drive from Lyon to Besançon.
Book your Lyon to Besançon train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Lyon to Besançon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 520+ hotels available in Besançon.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Besançon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.