The cheapest and fastest trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
Cheapest price
£44
Average price
£61
Fastest journey
2 h 4 m
Average duration
2 h 10 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
316 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV will cost around £61 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £44.
Of the 5 trains that leave Paris Gare de Lyon for Besançon Franche-Comté TGV every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 316 km distance in an average of 2 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 2 h 4 m .
The slowest trains will take 2 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.










Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £13. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 5m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £13, and a flight costs an average of £75.
Distance: 316 km
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2h 48m Average total duration 2h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration 5h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 5m Average total duration Fastest 1h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV train times
The table below shows live departures for Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV trains for today, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:03 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h24 | 11:27 Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 09:18 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h04 | 11:22 Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 12:52 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h56 | 15:48 Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 15:17 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h05 | 17:22 Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 0 changesdirect | |
| Friday 7 November | |||||
![]() | 04:50 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h15 | 07:05 Besançon Franche-Comté TGV | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
Trains from Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV run on average 8 times per day, taking around 2h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £18 but you can travel from only £13 by coach.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:49, the last at 20:21. The fastest train covers the 316 km distance in 2h 4m.
Distance 316 km |
Average train duration 2h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £18 |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 2h 4m |
First train 04:49 |
Last train 20:21 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria from Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria trains will get you between Paris Gare de Lyon and Besançon Franche-Comté TGV from £13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris Gare de Lyon to Besançon Franche-Comté TGV by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Paris Gare de Lyon and Besançon Franche-Comté TGV
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
- Le Train Bleu
- La Fabrique Cookies
- The Grand Comptoir
- Café Pierre Hermé
- Paul
- Starbucks
- Golden Brioche
- Mezzo di Pasta
- McDonald's
- The Prem1er Café
- & many more
- Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
- Hôtel Parisianer
- Hôtel Locomo
- Hôtel Marceau Bastille
- Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30
- Located in Hall 1.
- Metro lines: 1, 14
- Bus lines: 24, 57, 61, 63, 72, 77, 91
- Train lines: TGV, RER A, RER D, Transilien R
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