Trains from Lyon to Besançon

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Date Tomorrow
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Passengers 1 passenger
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  • Lowest price from $38.49
  • Average duration 2h 40m
  • Connections per day 72
  • Distance 189 km
  • CO₂ per person 3 kg

train from Lyon to Besançon

The journey from Lyon to Besançon is about 189 km. On average a train trip takes 2h 40m with 72 connections per day.

Lowest price $38.49
Trip duration 2h 40m
Connections per day 72
Lowest price $38.49
Highest price $91.37
First departure 06:01 AM
Last departure 07:16 PM
Distance 189 km
Departure Lyon
Arrival Besançon
Travel operator inOui, FlixBus
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TER13.23 kg CO₂
06:12Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 50m
09:09Besançon Viotte
$38.49
1 changes
TER13.23 kg CO₂
09:41Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 28m
12:09Besançon Viotte
$38.49
direct
TER13.23 kg CO₂
07:12Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 50m
10:09Besançon Viotte
$38.49
1 changes

Next departures from Lyon to Besançon

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

TER $38.49
06:01 Lyon, Perrache
3h 1m · 1 changes
09:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $60.32
06:04 Lyon, Perrache
3h 8m · 1 changes
10:04 Besançon Viotte
TER $47.94
06:04 Lyon, Perrache
3h 8m · 1 changes
10:04 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
06:12 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 50m · 1 changes
09:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $40.17
06:12 Lyon - Part-Dieu
3h 5m · 2 changes
09:53 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $60.32
06:15 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 57m · 1 changes
10:04 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
07:16 Lyon, Perrache
2h 53m · direct
10:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
07:16 Lyon, Perrache
2h 53m · direct
10:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
07:30 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 39m · direct
10:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
07:30 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 39m · direct
10:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $60.09
07:30 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 39m · direct
10:09 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $54.01
08:33 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 1m · direct
10:34 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV inOui $54.01
08:33 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 1m · direct
10:34 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $42.99
09:20 Lyon, Perrache
2h 35m · 1 changes
12:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
09:42 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 27m · direct
12:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
09:42 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 27m · direct
12:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $60.09
09:42 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 27m · direct
12:09 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $65.27
10:04 Lyon - Part-Dieu
1h 57m · direct
12:01 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV inOui $70.89
10:04 Lyon - Part-Dieu
1h 57m · direct
12:01 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $60.32
10:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 27m · 1 changes
13:22 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $65.94
11:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 59m · 1 changes
14:46 Besançon Viotte
TER $61.44
11:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 50m · 1 changes
16:04 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $49.51
11:38 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 27m · direct
14:05 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV inOui $54.01
11:38 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 27m · direct
14:05 Besançon, Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
TGV inOui $49.51
11:38 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 27m · direct
14:05 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $47.94
12:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 56m · 1 changes
16:04 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
13:01 Lyon, Perrache
3h 1m · 1 changes
16:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
13:12 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 50m · 1 changes
16:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $47.94
13:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 59m · 1 changes
16:44 Besançon Viotte
TER $86.99
13:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 59m · 1 changes
16:44 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
14:01 Lyon, Perrache
3h 4m · 1 changes
17:11 Besançon Viotte
TER $82.60
14:01 Lyon, Perrache
3h 4m · 1 changes
17:11 Besançon Viotte
TER $40.17
14:12 Lyon - Part-Dieu
3h 6m · 2 changes
17:48 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $38.49
14:12 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 53m · 1 changes
17:11 Besançon Viotte
TER $85.07
14:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
3h 5m · 1 changes
17:46 Besançon Viotte
TER $47.94
14:58 Lyon, Perrache
3h 6m · 2 changes
18:44 Besançon Viotte
TER $155.07
14:58 Lyon, Perrache
3h 6m · 2 changes
18:44 Besançon Viotte
TER $103.75
15:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 59m · 1 changes
18:44 Besançon Viotte
SNCF $59.64
15:38 Lyon, Perrache
2h 53m · 1 changes
19:04 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $82.15
15:38 Lyon, Perrache
2h 36m · 2 changes
18:57 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $92.27
16:04 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 13m · direct
18:17 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV inOui $77.65
16:04 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 28m · 1 changes
18:57 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $45.01
16:04 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 13m · direct
18:17 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $38.49
16:16 Lyon, Perrache
2h 53m · direct
19:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $38.49
16:16 Lyon, Perrache
2h 53m · direct
19:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $41.86
16:16 Lyon, Perrache
2h 53m · direct
19:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $60.32
16:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 27m · 1 changes
19:22 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $38.49
16:30 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 39m · direct
19:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $41.86
16:30 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 39m · direct
19:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $40.17
16:30 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 52m · 1 changes
20:10 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $38.49
16:30 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 39m · direct
19:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $155.07
16:55 Lyon, Perrache
3h 9m · 2 changes
20:44 Besançon Viotte
TER $47.94
17:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 59m · 1 changes
20:44 Besançon Viotte
TER $103.75
17:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 59m · 1 changes
20:44 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $55.36
17:35 Lyon, Perrache
2h 38m · 2 changes
20:52 Besançon Viotte
TGV inOui $46.14
18:02 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 15m · direct
20:17 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV inOui $45.01
18:02 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 15m · direct
20:17 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV inOui $45.01
18:02 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 15m · direct
20:17 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TGV inOui $54.01
18:02 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 30m · 1 changes
20:52 Besançon Viotte
TER $41.86
18:16 Lyon, Perrache
2h 53m · direct
21:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $60.32
18:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 27m · 1 changes
21:02 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $38.49
18:16 Lyon, Perrache
2h 53m · direct
21:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $41.86
18:30 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 39m · direct
21:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $40.17
18:30 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 54m · 1 changes
22:23 Besancon Franche Comte Tgv
TER $38.49
18:30 Lyon - Part-Dieu
2h 39m · direct
21:09 Besançon Viotte
TER $47.94
18:57 Lyon, Perrache
3h 9m · 2 changes
23:15 Besançon Viotte
TER $155.07
18:57 Lyon, Perrache
3h 9m · 2 changes
23:15 Besançon Viotte
TER $47.94
19:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
3h 1m · 1 changes
23:15 Besançon Viotte
TER $103.75
19:16 Lyon - Part-Dieu
3h 1m · 1 changes
23:15 Besançon Viotte
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Carriers on this route

Learn more about carriers on this route.

FlixBus, a long-distance bus company, operates in both Europe and the United States. Founded in 2013, it has grown to become one of the largest bus operators in Europe, connecting over 2,500 destinations in 30 countries. Originating in Germany, FlixBus has expanded quickly to neighboring countries including France, Italy, Denmark, the Netherlands, and Croatia, while also offering regular services to Norway, Spain, and England. With affordable fares and comfortable amenities such as free Wi-Fi, power outlets, and onboard toilets, FlixBus provides a convenient and enjoyable travel experience.

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 Lyon to Besançon

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

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
Luggage

Each passenger can bring one carry-on bag (up to 25lbs/11kg) and one stored bag (up to 50lbs/23kg) for free on FlixBus. Excess baggage up to 50lbs (23kg) is accepted for a fee, with limited space available, so booking in advance is recommended.

Accessibility

FlixBus offers boarding assistance with a hydraulic lift for travelers with reduced mobility. Contact the bus company in advance to confirm availability and assistance.

Food and drink

Snacks and drinks are available for purchase from the bus drivers during your trip.

Power sockets

Power outlets are available near seats to keep your devices charged throughout your journey.

Bicycle

Bikes are allowed with restrictions: 3 per bus with a cover, 5 with a carrier, but no electric bikes.

Wi-Fi

FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi on all its buses.

Entertainment portal

Enjoy movies, e-books, audiobooks, music, and games through FlixBus's online entertainment portal.

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 13.23kg
bus 14.18kg
flight 37.8kg
carpool 30.24kg
How much CO₂ is emitted travelling by train from Lyon to Besançon?

The train journey between Lyon and Besançon emits 13.23kg of CO₂.

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

Taking the train between Lyon and Besançon saves 24.57kg of CO₂ compared to a flight, 0.95kg compared to the bus and 17.01kg compared to the car.

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