Besançon to Lille by train
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Overview: trains from Besançon to Lille
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Travelling from Besançon to Lille by train
Want to know how to get from Besançon to Lille by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Besançon to Lille take around 3 hours and 38 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 426 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Besançon is scheduled to depart at around 05:32. The last departure is usually at around 19:12 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Besançon at around 05:56, with the last train leaving at around 20:47. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 14 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 11 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$116.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Lille, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Lille.
Is there a direct train from Besançon to Lille?
The journey between Besançon and Lille usually involves one change of train.
We usually find at least one departure on the route from Besançon to Lille every weekday that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
Trains are typically more frequent on weekends, when we found at least one departure.
How long does it take to travel from Besançon to Lille?
The Besançon to Lille train travel takes about 3 hours and 38 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Besançon to Lille train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Lille leaving Besançon at around 05:32 and the last train leaving at around 19:12 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Besançon at around 05:56, with the final departure at 20:47.
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