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Lyon to Besançon by train
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First train07:25
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Last train18:30
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Avg changes0
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Fastest journey1hr 45m
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Distance197 kilometres
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Trains per day9
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Avg. journey time2hr 11m
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Train operators
Travelling from Lyon to Besançon by train
Fast trains from Lyon to Besançon take around 1 hour and 45 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 197 kilometres. There are frequent services on the rail route between Lyon and Besançon.
1. Are there direct trains from Lyon to Besançon?
Direct trains from Lyon to Besançon have been found.
We usually find around 14 direct trains on the route from Lyon to Besançon every weekday.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found around 15 departures.
2. How long is the train journey from Lyon to Besançon?
The Lyon to Besançon train travel time is normally about 1 hour and 45 minutes, whatever time you make the journey.
3. What are the Lyon to Besançon train times and schedule?
On weekdays the earliest direct train to Besançon is usually scheduled to depart Lyon around 07:25 and the last train is around 18:30. This is the same at the weekend.

What's the Lyon to Besançon train price?
The earlier you book the better, and the cheapest tickets we've found for trains from Lyon to Besançon are $38.48.
Trains departing 30 days in advance will cost around $44, and when booking 7 days in advance the price is usually the same. Booking on the day of travel may be more expensive.
When to book Lyon to Besançon train tickets?
Trains in France usually open for booking around 3 months in advance. If booking is not yet open for your dates then you can set a booking alert to receive an email on the day that the cheapest tickets are released for your journey from Lyon to Besançon by train.
Which train companies operate between Lyon and Besançon?
More than one train company operates on the route from Lyon to Besançon, so you’ll be travelling with one or more of the following rail operators:
- TER
- TGV
- Train Express Regional
You can check which train you’ll be travelling on by looking for the train name in search results.
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