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From Besançon to Lyon by train from 19€ in less than 2h

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Trip info

187 kmDistance
19€ - 98€Prices · train
1.87 millions of Km traveled in train by our travelers
DirectTrip type
2h00Trip duration in train
logo TERlogo TGV INOUI
CarriersSNCF, TER, TGV Inoui.
Detailed itinerary
🚄 Train🚌 Bus🚌 + 🚄 Combined trips🚗 Carpooling
Price range

19€ - 98€

16€ - 45€

27€ - 56€

15€ - 81€

Duration

2h00 - 8h08

4h15 - 11h12

3h57 - 13h52

2h00 - 4h10

ItineraryDirectDirect1 stopDirect
Departure stationBesancon - F Comte Tgv
Arrival stationLyon Part Dieu
CompaniesSNCF, TER, TGV InouiFlixBusFlixBus, TERBlablacar
First trip19h4619h4619h4619h46
Last trip21h3421h3421h3421h20
Number of daily trips131529
Alternativebus Besançon - Lyoncarpooling Besançon - Lyon
TERTGV Inoui
Daily trains6 trains TER per day4 trains TGV Inoui per day
Departure timesFirst train: 06h51 | Last train: 19h51First train: 08h42 | Last train: 15h36
Arrival timesEarliest arrival: 09h30 | Latest arrival: 22h30Earliest arrival: 10h59 | Latest arrival: 17h59
Price range17 € - 34 € (Average at 31 €)37 € - 49 € (Average at 42 €)
Duration2h39 - 2h53 (Average at 2h44)2h15 - 2h23 (Average at 2h19)
Departure stationsBesancon ViotteBesancon - F Comte Tgv
Arrival stationsLyon Part Dieu, Lyon, PerracheLyon Part Dieu

Best train company for Besançon - Lyon

  • On average, the cheapest train is: TER
  • The train TGV Inoui is the fastest for the Besançon - Lyon route
  • You will have more flexibility with TER train because they run more frequently

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Traveling from Besançon to Lyon
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I emit 98.65% less CO2

40.2
kg CO₂e
10%
5.54
repas avec du boeuf
1.6
jeans
62.7
kg de pastèque
6.26
t-shirts en coton
304,890
litres d'eau du robinet
88
kg d'aubergine
67.7
litres de café
3,675
km en vélo (ou trottinette) à assistance électrique
78.9
repas végétariens
27.2
kg d'avocat
36
litres de bière
84.4
kg de fraise
3.4
années de chauffage électrique par m²
69.9
kg de chou de bruxelles

Reduce the price of your train from Besançon to Lyon ticket by 18.61% (at maximum) if you book at the right time. Indeed, according to all our data for this trip, the best time to book a train Besançon Lyon is 7 days before your departure date. And if you want to go further, analyze the price evolution of train Besançon Lyon with our tool at the top of this page!

Besançon Lyon train: tickets, prices, and schedules, faster than a train

Are you going on a trip to Lyon?

Choose from a ticket by train SNCF, train TER, and train TGV Inoui, as all these train companies serve this from Besançon to Lyon route.

It's really perfect for you, as these train companies from Besançon to Lyon allow you to travel in just 0h.

Not that long for a journey of 187 kilometers in the end!

Don't feel like making stops or layovers during your trip? Perfect, this route Besançon Lyon is direct and affordable.

For a price of only 19 € , you'll be able to travel easily between Besançon and Lyon in 2h00 minimum in train.

At this price, it's an opportunity not to be missed!

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The train TER Besançon Lyon 🚄

A trip by train TER from Besançon to Lyon typically costs between 17 € and 34 €. The duration of this journey by train is between 2h39 and 2h53. The average ticket price for train Besançon-Lyon is 31 €. As for the travel time, it takes about 2h44.This train TER trip from Besançon to Lyon departs from Besancon Viotte station. It will then arrive at Lyon at Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon, Perrache station.The first of these trips with TER from Besançon to Lyon departs each day at 06h51Normally, you'll have the choice of 6 train TER Besançon-Lyon per day.

TGV Inoui from Besançon to Lyon 🚄

For cheap train TGV Inoui travel, expect a ticket priced at 37 € for this Besançon-Lyon journey. Depending on your booking date on Tictactrip, the price for from Besançon to Lyon could have increased up to 49 €. Good to know: the average ticket price is 42 €. And you can estimate ticket prices with our tool above!The travel time Besançon-Lyon is usually between 2h15 and 2h23. This train TGV Inoui departs from Besancon - F Comte Tgv and arrives at Lyon Part Dieu.The very first departure in train TGV Inoui from Besançon to Lyon of the day is at 08h42 and the last one is typically at 15h36. The average duration of this trip is 2h19.Generally, there are 4 train TGV Inoui Besançon-Lyon daily.

Frequently Asked Questions about Besançon - Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Besançon to Lyon cost?

The minimum price for a train Besançon Lyon journey is 19 €. Depending on the number of days in advance of your search, the price can go up to 98 € if you wait until the last moment. On average, a train from Besançon to Lyon ticket costs 49 €.

How long does the trip from Besançon to Lyon take by train?

The minimum duration of a journey on train Besançon Lyon is 2h00. The maximum duration, on the other hand, is 8h08. On average, a from Besançon to Lyon journey by train takes 2h46.

What is the departure time of the train from Besançon to Lyon?

The first train Besançon Lyon departs at 19h46, while the last one leaves at 21h34.

How many train are there from Besançon to Lyon per day?

Every day, there are approximately 13 train Besançon Lyon.

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