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

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The next cheapest train ticket from Lyon to Besançon is on Friday 30 October 2026. Book it now before the price goes up!

Trip info

187 kmDistance
19€ - 135€Prices · train
1.51 millions of Km traveled in train by our travelers
DirectTrip type
1h59Trip duration in train
logo TERlogo TGV INOUI
CarriersTER, TGV Inoui.
Detailed itinerary
🚄 Train🚌 Bus🚌 + 🚄 Combined trips🚗 Carpooling
Price range

19€ - 135€

14€ - 55€

23€ - 112€

13€ - 89€

Duration

1h59 - 4h59

4h25 - 17h55

3h57 - 8h19

2h00 - 3h50

ItineraryDirectDirect1 stop at Lyon (Gerland Bus Station), Lyon Part Dieu, Dijon Ville, Givors Ville, BesançonDirect
Departure stationLyon, PerracheLYON Aéroport - Saint ExupéryLyon Part Dieu
Arrival stationBesancon ViotteBesançonBesançon
CompaniesTER, TGV InouiFlixBus, TERTERBlablacar
First trip19h4319h4219h4319h43
Last trip21h5321h2121h5221h21
Number of daily trips303416
Alternativebus Lyon - Besançoncarpooling Lyon - Besançon
TERTGV Inoui
Daily trains6 trains TER per day5 trains TGV Inoui per day
Departure timesFirst train: 07h16 | Last train: 18h30First train: 08h32 | Last train: 18h00
Arrival timesEarliest arrival: 10h09 | Latest arrival: 21h09Earliest arrival: 10h34 | Latest arrival: 20h17
Price range34 €45 € - 59 € (Average at 53 €)
Duration2h27 - 2h53 (Average at 2h42)1h59 - 2h27 (Average at 2h12)
Departure stationsLyon, Perrache, Lyon Part DieuLyon Part Dieu
Arrival stationsBesancon ViotteBesancon - F Comte Tgv

Best train company for Lyon - Besançon

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

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I emit 98.65% less CO2

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

Traveling can be expensive... unless you know exactly when to book your train Lyon Besançon ticket to pay less! What if we told you we have the solution for you? The best time to book your train from Lyon to Besançon ticket is 30 days before your departure date. You'll save up to 24.59% on the price of your ticket. Nice savings, isn't it?

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

Are you looking for your train ticket from Lyon to Besançon?

train TER, and train TGV Inoui are transport companies that allow you to travel easily between the two cities.

In just 0h, you will be able to travel from Lyon to Besançon covering a distance of 187 kilometers between the two cities.

On our site, you can find direct train trips Lyon Besançon because several of our partner transport companies offer them. Pretty cool, right?!

Your Lyon Besançon trip from only 19 €, that's quite a deal, isn't it?

But be careful! The price of train tickets varies depending on when you book.

We'll give you more details below on the best time to book your ticket!

You can also use our Lyon Besançon price comparator in train, based on the booking date. It's right above, it's handy!

TER from Lyon to Besançon 🚄

You've chosen to travel with train TER? On average, the travel time Lyon-Besançon is 2h42, ranging from 2h27 to 2h53 at most. The ticket price for train TER from Lyon to Besançon ranges between 34 € and 34 €. The average from Lyon to Besançon price is 34 €.Your train TER from Lyon to Besançon departs from Lyon, Perrache, Lyon Part Dieu. You will then arrive at Besancon Viotte.The first daily departure of train TER from Lyon to Besançon is at 07h16 every day, while the last one is at 18h30.Every day, you have the choice between 6 train TER Lyon-Besançon.

TGV Inoui Lyon Besançon 🚄

For a one-way from Lyon to Besançon in train TGV Inoui, you have an itinerary from Lyon to Besançon with prices ranging from 45 € to 59 €. For this journey, expect a travel time of Lyon-Besançon ranging from 1h59 to 2h27.If you want an estimate of the average price for a TGV Inoui Lyon-Besançon ticket in train, it is generally 53 € for a 2h12 average travel time.Your train TGV Inoui initially departs from Lyon Part Dieu and arrives at Besancon - F Comte Tgv.Your first train TGV Inoui from Lyon to Besançon of the day departs at 08h32, while the last train TGV Inoui will be ready for departure at 18h00.Normally, you'll have the choice of 5 train TGV Inoui Lyon-Besançon per day.

Frequently Asked Questions about Lyon - Besançon

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

Your train from Lyon to Besançon journey will cost you a minimum of 19 €. On average, you can book your train ticket for this trip at 55 €, while it can rise, during peak times, to 135 €. The price of this journey depends in part on when you conduct your search and make your reservation. The earlier you do it, the better for your wallet!

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

Your train from Lyon to Besançon journey will be at least 1h59 long. On average, expect this journey to last 2h57, with a maximum travel time of 4h59.

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

The very first journey by train from Lyon to Besançon departs at 19h43. If you want to leave later, you can still take a train from Lyon to Besançon at 21h53. This is the last daily schedule for this journey.

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

Every day, you have the choice of 30 train from Lyon to Besançon that are in circulation. In other words, you have plenty of departure and arrival times to choose from. But be careful, as the ticket prices also vary accordingly!

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