Lyon to Besançon train
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Train schedule Lyon to Besançon
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Fastest train times from Lyon to Besançon
Fastest Journey
2 h 20 m
Average
3 h 2 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
189 km
Of the 17 trains that leave Lyon for Besançon every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Lyon to Besançon
 | Distance | 117 miles |
 | Average train duration | 2 h 39 min |
 | Average train ticket price | £30 (€34) |
 | Train frequency | 19 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF |
Trains from Lyon to Besançon cover the 117 miles long trip taking on average 2 h 39 min with our travel partners like SNCF | TER, SNCF | TGV, SNCF | TGV INOUI or SNCF. Normally, there are 19 trains operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around £30, you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as £30. Travellers depart most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Gare de Besançon Viotte.
Train companies: SNCF (3) trains Lyon to Besançon
You can travel by train between Lyon and Besançon with SNCF (3) for as low as £30. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
Explore the beauty and cultural wonders of France by train with SNCF, France's national train company. SNCF trains allow you to easily travel to all parts of France and countries such as Spain and Germany. The company offers a variety of fares, including cheap Prem tickets, standard tickets called Loisir and Pro tickets that offer greater flexibility. You can also apply SNCF discount cards like the Youth and Senior Card on Omio at the time of purchasing tickets.
The trains that are part of the SNCF network include its high-speed TGV trains, the classic Intercité and the regional TER trains. On the ultramodern TGV trains that serve the major long-distance routes and the Channel Tunnel, you will find amenities such as a bar and restaurant, air-conditioned train carriages, free WiFi, and some other onboard services.
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One of the best ways to travel from Lyon to Besançon is by taking a train with SNCF (3). Omio helps you find the ideal SNCF (3) train to Besançon from Lyon by showing you SNCF (3) current train timetables, the train tickets on offer (including amenities offered onboard and travel information like luggage policy) and the best prices for this Lyon to Besançon trip. You can expect to travel 117 miles (189 km) between Lyon and Besançon on a train with SNCF (3). If you are using the Omio app to search for trains between Lyon and Besançon, you can check straight away if the SNCF (3) ticket is a mobile ticket, which makes it easy for you to go paperless when travelling without needing to purchase tickets in person at the train station. Once you’ve found that perfect train, book your SNCF (3) train ticket on Omio quickly and easily, then enjoy your upcoming trip to Besançon from Lyon!
SNCF (3) from Lyon to Besançon train information:
- Average Duration: 2 h 37 min
- SNCF (3) frequency: 4 a day
Travel Tips: Trains from Lyon to Besançon
When departing from Lyon, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Lyon Part Dieu, Lyon-Perrache and Lyon Part-Dieu, Gare routière. When arriving in Besançon, you can end your trip in train stations like Gare de Besançon Viotte, Besançon-Mouillère and Besancon.
Omio customers book a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gare de Besançon Viotte most frequently for this route.
Passengers booking this route most frequently board their trains from Lyon Part Dieu and need to travel around 2 miles (3.3 km) from the city centre to get to this train station.
Passengers arriving in Besançon most often arrive at Gare de Besançon Viotte and need to travel around 0.5 miles (762 m) from this train station to the city centre.
Important Stations and Airports for this Journey
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Parking
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Taxis
Accessibility
Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
WifiLockersParkingATMTaxisAccessibilityBus lines: 8, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, 63, S1, C19, C21, C22
Tram lines: 1, 2
Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Intercités
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