Shortest travel time:
1 h 56 m
Longest travel time:
8 h 15 m
Lowest train ticket cost:
$59
Avg. daily departures:
43
Earliest departure:
06:01
Latest departure:
19:18
Lyon
Lyon train stations
Part Dieu
5 place Charles Béraudier Gare Part-Dieu - Le Patio Music Railway Snc, 69003, Lyon, France
St Exupery
69125 Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon, France
Lyon Perrache
14 Cours de Verdun, 69002, Lyon, France
220 km
Besancon
Besancon train stations
Besançon Viotte
2 Av. de la Paix, 25000 Besançon, France, Besancon, France
Gare de Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
RD1 - Lieu-dit Grand-Bois Le Pasquier 25870 , Les Auxons Doubs, France

Lyon to Besancon Train Information

Among the top choices for traveling from Lyon to Besancon is taking a fast and modern train. All high-speed trains running between the cities were designed to offer the passengers everything they might need for a pleasant journey, including several travel classes to choose from, fast travel times (the journey takes about 3 hours), and an extensive timetable with up to 43 daily departures. Fantastic onboard amenities are also at your service during the ride. The trains from Lyon to Besancon boast light and spacious carriages, equipped with cushy seats, and offer plenty of legroom and generous luggage space. Big panoramic windows are perfect for admiring the spectacular views along the way. Another reason to opt for a train ride from Lyon to Besancon is that the train stations are located close to the city centers and are conveniently accessible by public transport, making it very easy to get around.

Lyon to Besancon Train Timetable

Train type
Fastest trip
Longest trip
Earliest
Latest
Departures
Morning trains
1 hrs 56 min
8 hrs 15 min
06:01
11:38
16
Afternoon trains
2 hrs 13 min
6 hrs 55 min
12:18
17:57
17
Evening trains
2 hrs 39 min
4 hrs 18 min
18:03
19:18
10

Trains on Lyon - Besancon Route

Brand name
Train type
Travel time
Price from
Departures
Rating
SNCF
SNCF
Bullet train
2 hrs 28 min
$64
1
SNCF
SNCF
Train with 1 change
2 hrs 22 min
$73
2
SNCF
SNCF
Train with 2 changes
6 hrs 55 min
$121
2
BeNe
BeNe
Train with 1 change
3 hrs 1 min
$108
1
BeNe
BeNe
Train with 2 changes
3 hrs 29 min
$110
2
BeNe
BeNe
Regional train
2 hrs 13 min
$67
3
BeNe
BeNe
1 change. Train+bus
3 hrs 7 min
$80
1
TGV INOUI
Bullet train
1 hrs 56 min
$63
3
TER
Train with 1 change
2 hrs 43 min
$59
16
TER
Train with 2 changes
3 hrs 4 min
$74
5
TER
Regional train
2 hrs 27 min
$59
7
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