Trains from Lille to Besançon

  • Lowest price from $70.89
  • Average duration 4h 25m
  • Connections per day 22
  • Distance 434 km
  • CO₂ per person 6 kg

train from Lille to Besançon

The journey from Lille to Besançon is about 434 km. On average a train trip takes 4h 25m with 22 connections per day.

Lowest price $70.89
Trip duration 4h 25m
Connections per day 22
Lowest price $70.89
Highest price $228.44
First departure 05:50 AM
Last departure 06:12 PM
Distance 434 km
Departure Lille
Arrival Besançon
Travel operator Ouigo, SNCF
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TER30.38 kg CO₂
10:51Lille, Gare Europe
5h 14m
17:46Besançon Viotte
$95.65
2 changes
OUIGO30.38 kg CO₂
12:59Lille - Flanders
5h 40m
19:09Besançon Viotte
$100.38
1 changes
TGV Inoui30.38 kg CO₂
17:12Lille, Lille Flandres
3h 11m
21:01Besançon, Besancon - F Comte Tgv
$122.66
1 changes

Next departures from Lille to Besançon

Sample times and fares for the coming days — book to confirm availability and price.

TGV inOui $115.01
05:50 Lille, Gare Europe
5h 37m · 1 changes
12:09 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $142.91
05:50 Lille, Gare Europe
5h 6m · 1 changes
12:00 Besançon, Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
TGV Lyria $137.29
05:52 Lille - Flanders
5h 43m · 2 changes
11:07 BESANCON-VIOTTE
OUIGO $77.08
06:27 Lille - Flanders
5h 58m · 2 changes
14:06 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
SNCF $174.42
08:02 Lille, Gare Europe
4h 39m · 1 changes
14:41 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
DB - InterCity Express (ICE) $228.44
09:12 Lille - Flanders
4h 24m · 2 changes
14:41 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV Lyria $116.36
10:12 Lille - Flanders
5h 43m · 2 changes
16:09 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $109.38
11:01 Lille, Gare Europe
6h 46m · 2 changes
17:10 Besançon Viotte
OUIGO $77.87
12:59 Lille - Flanders
5h 40m · 1 changes
19:09 Besançon Viotte
OUIGO $85.75
12:59 Lille - Flanders
5h 40m · 1 changes
19:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $114.22
13:12 Lille - Flanders
4h 22m · 2 changes
20:16 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV Lyria $148.99
13:12 Lille - Flanders
4h 43m · 2 changes
21:09 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $77.65
14:42 Lille - Flanders
3h 6m · 1 changes
19:22 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV inOui $79.90
14:42 Lille, Lille Flandres
3h 6m · 1 changes
19:22 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV inOui $102.40
14:42 Lille - Flanders
3h 36m · 1 changes
19:26 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $105.78
14:42 Lille, Lille Flandres
3h 36m · 1 changes
19:26 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $100.15
16:12 Lille - Flanders
3h 11m · 1 changes
21:01 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV inOui $124.91
16:12 Lille, Lille Flandres
3h 11m · 1 changes
21:01 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV Lyria $150.79
16:12 Lille - Flanders
3h 33m · 2 changes
20:46 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $88.90
18:12 Lille - Flanders
3h 23m · 2 changes
22:53 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $87.77
18:12 Lille, Lille Flandres
3h 8m · 1 changes
22:28 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

Deutsche Bahn ICE (Intercity-Express) trains, which can reach speeds of up to 320 km/h (200 mph), are high-speed trains operated by the German national railway company Deutsche Bahn. It operates the ICE trains on both domestic and international routes, connecting all major cities in Germany, including Berlin, Frankfurt and Munich, and neighboring countries such as Austria, Belgium, France and Switzerland.
In 2013, the French national railway company SNCF introduced OUIGO to offer budget-friendly TGV travel options. Choose between the lightning-fast OUIGO Grande Vitesse, reaching speeds of 300 km/h, or the more leisurely OUIGO Classique, which offers a nostalgic train ride experience.
Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français, or SNCF, is the name of the French National Railway Company. Explore the beauty of France with SNCF rail transport and choose between three major SNCF trains - TGV inOui, TER, and INTERCITÉS - for travel on national, regional, and local routes, including high-speed trains departing from Paris train stations. Also, SNCF aims to revolutionize sustainable travel by becoming the world's first carbon-neutral operator, offering this eco-friendly service at no additional cost to passengers.
SNCF, the French national railway company, offers TER, a comprehensive regional train service. TER (Transport Express Régional) trains connect cities, and villages within regions of France, offering local transportation for commuters and tourists as they explore the regional culture, landscape, and attractions through its vast network of regional routes. TER trains are slower than the high-speed trains but offer a more affordable and comfortable alternative for shorter journeys within the regions.

Ticket types and services from Lille to Besançon

Compare different ticket types and on-board services for the journey from Lille to Besançon.

Standard Class / Classical

OUIGO Train Classique only have one class, which is equivalent to second class travel, which is why ticket prices are cheap. Tickets are available from €10 for adults (depending on destination) and €5 for children, and OUIGO train tickets are only available online.
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Food and drink
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Standard Class / TGV

OUIGO Grande Vitesse offers a single class, akin to second-class travel, which accounts for its affordable ticket prices. Adult fares start at €10, depending on the destination, while children can travel for €5. Tickets for OUIGO can only be purchased online.
  • Wi-Fi
  • Power sockets
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Standard

TER train tickets have a fixed "Tarif Normal" fare and are valid for a single journey until midnight the day after validation in platform stamp machines. Some regions may offer off-peak discounts.
  • Luggage
  • Accessibility
  • Air conditioning
  • Bicycle

Facility description

Learn more about the services available on board each carrier on this route.

Facilities Description
Wi-Fi
You have access WiFi (OUIFI) and delve into the OUIFUN entertainment portal for an added fee.
Power sockets
On Ouigo trains, only top deck seats in select coaches come with power sockets. Note that these seats come at an additional charge, and the bottom deck lacks sockets altogether.
Luggage
OUIGO lets you bring two small hand luggage items or one piece measuring 36 x 27 x 15 cm for free, along with cabin baggage at 55x35x25cm with no weight restrictions. For larger items, a fee of €5 applies for online bookings made in advance, and it goes up to €20 if you pay in-person at the station.
Accessibility
For travelers with mobility concerns, TGV INOUI offers the 'Accès Plus' service. This provides dedicated assistance from the station directly to the train seat. It is advisable for passengers to contact 'Accès Plus' after securing their tickets and ensure arrangements are made at least 48 hours before the scheduled departure.
Food and drink
In France, OUIGO's Train classique services provide an at-seat snack service, though this isn't available on the high-speed trains. For those traveling in Spain, a visit to the OUIBAR in coach 4 serves up a variety of beverages and snacks.
Air conditioning
Travel in comfort with all coaches being air-conditioned.
Bicycle
Planning to bring along bigger items like a bike, scooter, skis, or a musical instrument? If you book online in advance, it's just a €5 fee. But, if you decide to pay at the station, the fee goes up to €20.
Wi-Fi
TER trains are currently without WiFi services.
Power sockets
Modern TER trains come equipped with power sockets.
Luggage
TER trains have no restrictions on the size of bags, as long as they are within your personal handling capability and can fit in designated luggage areas.
Accessibility
Accès TER' offers specialized assistance for passengers with disabilities or reduced mobility, ensuring a seamless travel experience.
Food and drink
TER trains do not provide onboard catering; consider bringing your refreshments.
Bicycle
Traveling with a bike on TER trains is free, simply hang it or store it in designated areas on a first-come, first-served basis, booking not available.

CO₂ emissions by mode

train 30.38kg
bus 32.55kg
flight 86.8kg
carpool 69.44kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Lille to Besançon?

The train journey between Lille and Besançon emits 30.38kg of CO₂.

How much CO₂ do I save by taking the train between Lille and Besançon?

Taking the train between Lille and Besançon saves 56.42kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 2.17kg compared to the bus and 39.06kg compared to the car.

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