Train Besançon Lyon

Book a train ticket Besançon - Lyon

Train timetable info Besançon-Lyon

Travel by train from Besançon to Lyon. 14 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Besançon at 6h 51m and the last at 19h 51m, allowing you to cover the 235 km distance in as little as 2h 23m. Tickets are available from 33€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

3h 06m

Shortest route time

2h 23m

First hour of departure

6h 51m

Last hour of departure

19h 51m

Timetables for tomorrow

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Best prices Besançon-Lyon

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 18 May	Tuesday 19	Wednesday 20	Thursday 21	today 33 € (1) TER The cheapest TER	Saturday 23 May 35 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 24 34 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES
Monday 25 35 € (1) TER TER	Tuesday 26 35 € (1) TER TER	Wednesday 27 33 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Thursday 28 35 € (1) TER TER	Friday 29 35 € (1) TER TER	Saturday 30 34 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Sunday 31 35 € (1) TER TER
Monday 1st June June 33 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Tuesday 2 33 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Wednesday 3 33 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Thursday 4 34 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Friday 5 35 € (1) TER TER	Saturday 6 35 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 7
Monday 8 33 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Tuesday 9	Wednesday 10 35 € (1) TER TER	Thursday 11 33 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Friday 12	Saturday 13 35 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 14 35 € (1) TER TER

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets Besançon Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Besançon to Lyon cost?

Remember to book early to take advantage of the best fares. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. You can create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be quickly notified of the best offers.

How long does a journey on a train from Besançon to Lyon take?

The journey on a train from Besançon to Lyon will take you about 3h 06m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Besançon to Lyon?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Besançon to Lyon in 2h 23m.

How many trains run from Besançon to Lyon each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 14 trains that run on the Besançon to Lyon route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Besançon and Lyon?

You can reach Lyon from Besançon via Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Besançon and Lyon by train?

By train, about 235 km separate Lyon from Besançon.

What time is the first train from Besançon to Lyon?

Looking for an early start? Take the Besançon to Lyon train at 6h 51m.

What time is the last train from Besançon to Lyon?

If you prefer to travel later, the last train departs Besançon at 19h 51m.

To leave Besançon, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page lists trains departing from: BESANCON VIOTTE.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains on this page terminate at: LYON PART DIEU.

Which train companies operate trains from Besançon to Lyon?

For your journey from Besançon to Lyon, you can travel with Intercités, TER, TGV INOUI, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation.

What services are offered on board?

If you choose INTERCITÉS, you can enjoy breakfast with various hot or cold drink options, and a pastry. As there is no bar car on INTERCITÉS trains, your breakfast will be served directly at your seat by a host or hostess: there’s no need to get up.

If you make this journey on TGV INOUI, you can travel with your bike for just 10 euros. Select this option when booking. Your bike must be stored in a dedicated space on the train.

All our TER trains are equipped to accommodate passengers with reduced mobility: use the Assist'enGare service, the free station welcome and assistance service for TER trains.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Besançon to Lyon?

The price of a Besançon – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Besançon to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Besançon to Lyon.

Price of a Besançon – Lyon Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Besançon to Lyon: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Besançon to Lyon at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Besançon – Lyon

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Besançon to Lyon? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Besançon – Lyon Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Besançon to Lyon. For last-minute train tickets from Besançon to Lyon, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Besançon to Lyon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Lyon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Besançon - Lyon

If you're travelling from Besançon to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Besançon to Lyon with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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Intercités

INTERCITÉS will allow you to discover numerous destinations in France. Travel from Besançon to Lyon with INTERCITÉS: choose your seat if you're travelling 1st Class and enjoy an even more comfy journey. Easy and quick: access your e-ticket via the SNCF Connect app.

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TGV INOUI

With TGV INOUI, you can travel at speeds up to 320 km/h from Besançon to Lyon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Besançon to Lyon: you can access content and services via the TGV INOUI portal. Each carriage has plenty of luggage space, so you can quickly and easily settle down in your seat. Enjoy the buffet car which serves a range of food and drinks. Your tickets can be exchanged or refunded, depending on the conditions, up to 3 days before your departure.

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DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

Thanks to the partnership between SNCF and Deutsche Bahn you can discover Germany's varied scenery whether you're on a weekend break, a holiday or a business trip. Enjoy easy, top-speed travel between Besançon and Lyon! Enjoy the à la carte menu and log into free Wi-Fi throughout your journey.

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Classes of rail companies serving Besançon - Lyon

To travel from Besançon to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Besançon to Lyon by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

Intercités

Travel from Besançon to Lyon on an INTERCITÉS train, the classic long-distance trains, and choose from one of two classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy seats
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wider, more comfy, reclining seats with extra legroom
Individual power socket
Space to store your luggage

TGV INOUI

Enjoy all the comforts of an TGV INOUI train if you're travelling from Besançon to Lyon and choose from a selection of classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket, reading light, and small table.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

1^st Class

Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones
Choose your seat from the seating plan when booking
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

OPTIMUM (routes to and from Paris) :

Flexible tickets: free exchanges and refunds up to 30 minutes after departure
Access to the TGV INOUI Grand Voyageur Le Club station lounges
Wide, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket, reading light, and small table
Quiet zones (carriage at the end of the train to minimise disruptions)
Premium dedicated Customer Service
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

To travel from Besançon to Lyon, hop on a DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation train and enjoy the comfort of one of two classes.

2^nd Class

Comfy, reclining seats with a power socket.
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage
Reading light and small table
Trilingual staff
Access to the buffet car

1^st Class

Wider, reclining seats with extra legroom and an individual power socket
Free Wi-Fi and multimedia portal
Space to store your luggage
Reading light and small table
Trilingual staff
Access to the buffet car
Access to Grand Voyageur station lounges

All on-board services provided by companies operating Besançon - Lyon

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Besançon to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

Free dedicated bike area

You can take your bike on board trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)
PRM access

TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility
Refundable up to the day before departure

All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.
Plenty of space for your luggage

Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

Intercités

Travel connected

You can now connect easily and free to the Internet on board of your INTERCITÉS train on the line Paris - Clermont-Ferrand and Paris - Limoges - Toulouse.
For gourmands

Order our catering offer with local, high quelity products online, they will be served at your seat on board.
For families

Find squares with 6 places, a nursery area and play areas for children!
In case of delays

With Garantie G30, I have a guarantee in case of a 30 minutes delay, no matter the reason.
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Private space for the night

Privatize your own 1st class compartment (4 berths) or 2nd class (6 berths).
Night space for woman

You can reserve your place for free in the compartment reserved for women during your overnight train trips by ticking "Space ladies only" when booking online.
Room for your suitcases,

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Showers at the station

Need to freshen up? If you're traveling in First Class on a night train, you can enjoy shower facilities upon arrival at Paris-Austerlitz and Toulouse-Matabiau stations!

TGV INOUI

Hold a ticket

Book your tickets at a guaranteed price for a limited time. You're free to complete your purchase whenever you've made your decision.
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Travel in comfort

Renovated trainsets, electrical sockets, a bar... You'll enjoy a wonderful journey on board our train.
Travel connected

Free access to wifi and extensive services on the Wifi portal, such as the online order at the Bistro.
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Travel in first class

With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, extra legroom, and wider seat cushions and backrests, First Class is designed for your comfort and peace of mind.
Travel with a staff that takes care of you

At your service, attentive, ... Our team ensures your well-being and offers you exclusive services.
Space for your luggage

In each coach, luggage storage is provided to facilitate your on-board installation. For your bulky baggage, take advantage of the home delivery option.
Travel with your bike

Do not want to bike to your destination? Just click on" more criteria "and select" I'm traveling with my bike "when booking. You can take your bike for only €10!
Nursury space for baby's

Especially designed for people with young children, the nursery area allows you to enjoy a changing table and bottles can be heated by TGV bar car.
Travel with your pet

Book the train ticket at the same time as yours, by clicking on the "more criteria" button then on "Travel with your pet", then select the number of animals and their size.
Your office at 300 km/h

On certain trains, you have free access to a space to work, this space is located between two cars of 2nd class. It allows you to work on a table with an electric socket and to have more space.
To travel further

Before your departure, or once arrived at the platform, our exclusive services allow you to continue your journey to your final destination: My rental Avis, My Driver, My Luggage.
A gourmet break?

We are waiting for you at the Bistro, a redesigned, more user-friendly space, with a menu of dishes prepared by chefs, vegetarian products, organic products and the best of the local producers.
New gestures

Our baristas and cleaners ensure your well-being throughout your trip. For our Business PREMIÈRE customers, press and a drink are offered at the platform.
Don't queue at the Bistro

Log in to the Wifi portal and let yourself be guided to order online. You can then pick them up at the Bistro without queuing.
A world of services via the portal

Make your life easier with connected services on our trains from the Wifi portal: follow your journey, consut the remaining time or access content and games that will make you forget about the time.

DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation

Book your tickets early

Book up to 6 months in advance
My luggage

Your luggage must be visibly labelled. Are considered as hand luggage: skis, strollers, wheelchairs, nautical boards (cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum).
Frankfurt, Munich and many others ...

Embark our trains and travel to 10 different German cities.
Stay connected

Free wifi and electrical outlets are available on board.
Best prices

Travel to Germany from €39. Why do you hesitate?
My animals

Small animals (in a container of 45 x 30 x 25 cm maximum) and dogs accompanying persons with disabilities travel for free. (2)
My bike

The transportation of foldes bikes or if the wheels are disassembled (contained in a cover of 1.30 m x 0.90 m maximum) is free.
Catering on board

Bar car with TGV INOUI and restaurant / bistro car with ICE. Order online in TGV INOUI trains
Family space and nursery

Family areas and nursery area with ICE
Franco-German services

Franco-German crew
Paris Metro ticket

Paris metro ticket sales
Disabled accessibility

Accessible to people with reduced mobility. Seats are reserved for travelers in wheelchairs

Train timetables Besançon-Lyon Saturday 23 May 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
6h 51m	9h 30m	2h 39m	TER	Booking
6h 51m Besancon Viotte TER 95957 7h 13m Arc-Et-Senans 7h 20m Mouchard 7h 28m Arbois 7h 38m Poligny 7h 59m Lons-Le-Saunier 8h 14m Cousance 8h 23m Saint-Amour 8h 41m Bourg-En-Bresse 9h 01m Amberieu-En-Bugey 9h 30m Lyon Part Dieu
7h 16m	10h 44m	3h 28m	TER	Booking
7h 16m Besancon Viotte TER 94254 7h 23m Dannemarie - Velesmes 7h 28m Saint-Vit 7h 34m Ranchot 7h 38m Orchamps 7h 47m Dole-Ville 7h 57m Auxonne 8h 03m Collonges 8h 07m Genlis 8h 20m Dijon 29 min 8h 49m Dijon TER 17767 9h 08m Beaune 9h 17m Chagny 9h 26m Chalon-Sur-Saone 9h 40m Tournus 9h 56m Macon 10h 09m Belleville Sur Saone 10h 19m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 10h 30m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 10h 44m Lyon Part Dieu
8h 08m	10h 58m	2h 50m	TGV INOUI	Booking
8h 08m Besancon Viotte 8h 13m Ecole-Valentin 8h 23m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 19 min 8h 42m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv TGV INOUI 5521 - TGV INOUI 12181 9h 09m Dijon 9h 54m Chalon-Sur-Saone 10h 58m Lyon Part Dieu
8h 51m	11h 30m	2h 39m	TER	Booking
8h 51m Besancon Viotte TER 95853 9h 12m Arc-Et-Senans 9h 19m Mouchard 9h 27m Arbois 9h 38m Poligny 9h 59m Lons-Le-Saunier 10h 14m Cousance 10h 23m Saint-Amour 10h 41m Bourg-En-Bresse 11h 01m Amberieu-En-Bugey 11h 30m Lyon Part Dieu
8h 56m	12h 04m	3h 08m	TER, INTERCITES	Booking
8h 56m Besancon Viotte TER 94206 9h 05m Saint-Vit 9h 20m Dole-Ville 9h 30m Auxonne 9h 38m Genlis 9h 52m Dijon 33 min 10h 25m Dijon INTERCITES 4200 10h 57m Chalon-Sur-Saone 11h 25m Macon 12h 04m Lyon Part Dieu
9h 56m	12h 59m	3h 03m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
9h 56m Besancon Viotte TER 94208 10h 05m Saint-Vit 10h 20m Dole-Ville 10h 30m Auxonne 10h 38m Genlis 10h 51m Dijon 30 min 11h 21m Dijon TGV INOUI 9877 12h 19m Macon 12h 59m Lyon Part Dieu
10h 56m	14h 44m	3h 48m	TER	Booking
10h 56m Besancon Viotte TER 94210 11h 05m Saint-Vit 11h 20m Dole-Ville 11h 30m Auxonne 11h 38m Genlis 11h 52m Dijon 52 min 12h 44m Dijon TER 17771 13h 02m Beaune 13h 13m Chagny 13h 23m Chalon-Sur-Saone 13h 38m Tournus 13h 56m Macon 14h 09m Belleville Sur Saone 14h 19m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 14h 30m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 14h 44m Lyon Part Dieu
12h 25m	16h 44m	4h 19m	TER	Booking
12h 25m Besancon Viotte TER 94258 12h 32m Dannemarie - Velesmes 12h 37m Saint-Vit 12h 43m Ranchot 12h 47m Orchamps 12h 57m Dole-Ville 13h 07m Auxonne 13h 13m Collonges 13h 18m Genlis 13h 30m Dijon 1h19 14h 49m Dijon TER 17773 15h 08m Beaune 15h 17m Chagny 15h 26m Chalon-Sur-Saone 15h 40m Tournus 15h 56m Macon 16h 10m Belleville Sur Saone 16h 19m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 16h 30m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 16h 44m Lyon Part Dieu
12h 33m	16h 44m	4h 11m	TGV INOUI, TER	Booking
12h 33m Besancon Viotte 12h 37m Ecole-Valentin 12h 45m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 09 min 12h 54m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv TGV INOUI 6704 13h 22m Dijon 1h27 14h 49m Dijon TER 17773 15h 08m Beaune 15h 17m Chagny 15h 26m Chalon-Sur-Saone 15h 40m Tournus 15h 56m Macon 16h 10m Belleville Sur Saone 16h 19m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 16h 30m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 16h 44m Lyon Part Dieu
14h 15m	17h 03m	2h 48m	TGV INOUI	Booking
14h 15m Besancon Viotte 14h 20m Ecole-Valentin 14h 31m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 13 min 14h 44m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv TGV INOUI 9879 15h 11m Dijon 16h 18m Macon 17h 03m Lyon Part Dieu
14h 51m	17h 30m	2h 39m	TER	Booking
14h 51m Besancon Viotte TER 95855 15h 14m Arc-Et-Senans 15h 21m Mouchard 15h 28m Arbois 15h 38m Poligny 15h 59m Lons-Le-Saunier 16h 14m Cousance 16h 23m Saint-Amour 16h 41m Bourg-En-Bresse 17h 30m Lyon Part Dieu
15h 09m	17h 59m	2h 50m	TGV INOUI	Booking
15h 09m Besancon Viotte 15h 14m Ecole-Valentin 15h 23m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 13 min 15h 36m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv TGV INOUI 12177 - TGV INOUI 5537 16h 04m Dijon 16h 37m Beaune 17h 59m Lyon Part Dieu
17h 35m	19h 58m	2h 23m	DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération	Booking
17h 35m Besancon Viotte 17h 39m Ecole-Valentin 17h 48m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 10 min 17h 58m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération 9580 18h 54m Chalon-Sur-Saone 19h 58m Lyon Part Dieu
19h 51m	22h 30m	2h 39m	TER	Booking
19h 51m Besancon Viotte TER 95859 20h 13m Arc-Et-Senans 20h 21m Mouchard 20h 28m Arbois 20h 39m Poligny 20h 59m Lons-Le-Saunier 21h 23m Saint-Amour 21h 41m Bourg-En-Bresse 22h 01m Amberieu-En-Bugey 22h 30m Lyon Part Dieu

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