Lyon to Besançon train

Book a train ticket Lyon - Besançon

Train timetable info Lyon-Besançon

Travel by train from Lyon to Besançon. 17 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Lyon at 7h 04m and the last at 19h 16m, allowing you to cover the 235 km distance in as little as 2h 26m. Tickets are available from 20€ (1).

Number routes per day

Average route time

3h 01m

Shortest route time

2h 26m

First hour of departure

7h 04m

Last hour of departure

19h 16m

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Best prices Lyon-Besançon

Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday	Sunday
Monday 18 May	Tuesday 19	Wednesday 20	Thursday 21	Friday 22	today 35 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 24 May 35 € (1) TER TER
Monday 25 35 € (1) TER TER	Tuesday 26 35 € (1) TER TER	Wednesday 27 28 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Thursday 28 35 € (1) TER TER	Friday 29 35 € (1) TER TER	Saturday 30 34 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Sunday 31 25 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES
Monday 1st June June 31 € (1) TGV INOUI TGV INOUI	Tuesday 2 25 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Wednesday 3 35 € (1) TER TER	Thursday 4 20 € (1) INTERCITES The cheapest INTERCITES	Friday 5 35 € (1) TER TER	Saturday 6 35 € (1) TER TER	Sunday 7 35 € (1) TER TER
Monday 8 35 € (1) TER TER	Tuesday 9 35 € (1) TER TER	Wednesday 10	Thursday 11 35 € (1) TER TER	Friday 12 31 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Saturday 13 33 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES	Sunday 14 23 € (1) INTERCITES INTERCITES

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 Lyon Besançon

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

We recommend booking your train ticket in advance to make the most of the best offers. Get tickets at the lowest prices by adjusting the day and time of your departure. To stay up to date with our best offers, create an alert in the "Low Prices" section.

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

You should allow an average of 3h 01m to travel by train from Lyon to Besançon.

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

Allow 2h 26m to travel between Lyon and Besançon on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Lyon to Besançon each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 17 trains that run on the Lyon to Besançon route daily.

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

You will find at least one Direct Journey service between Lyon and Besançon.

What is the distance between Lyon and Besançon by train?

The rail connection between Lyon and Besançon is approximately 235 km.

What time is the first train from Lyon to Besançon?

Looking for an early start? Take the Lyon to Besançon train at 7h 04m.

What time is the last train from Lyon to Besançon?

You have until 19h 16m to take the last train.

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

On this page, you will find trains departing from: LYON PART DIEU.

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

The trains on this page terminate at: BESANCON VIOTTE.

Which train companies operate trains from Lyon to Besançon?

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

What services are offered on board?

With INTERCITÉS, travel with your family. Six-seat sections, changing tables, and play areas are available on board so your children can enjoy the journey as much as you do.

If you travel on TGV INOUI, you will have the option to enjoy first class. With rows of 3 seats instead of 4, it has been designed for your comfort: extra legroom and a wider backrest.

If you travel frequently on TER, discover TER subscriptions and enjoy discounts for travel in each region (excluding Île-de-France). Subscribe in just a few clicks via SNCF Connect.

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

The price of a Lyon – Besançon 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 Lyon to Besançon 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 Lyon to Besançon.

Price of a Lyon – Besançon Train Ticket

Depending on the dates of your train from Lyon to Besançon, the rail operator providing the service, the class selected and any applicable discounts, the price may vary. To find a cheap ticket from Lyon to Besançon, consider SNCF discount cards and subscriptions. From the Carte Avantage to the Interrail Pass and the TER subscription, there are many offers available on SNCF Connect to help you travel by train at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Lyon – Besançon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Lyon – Besançon Train

On SNCF Connect, you can book your last-minute Lyon to Besançon ticket and compare prices quickly. You can also plan and buy your train ticket several months in advance if you wish to take advantage of the best fares. During the sales events held several times per year, tickets are released for trains running months later. Depending on the rail operator and the train’s travel date, our service options allow you to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your seats at that rate before the opportunity expires.

Direct train from Lyon to Besançon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Besançon 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 Lyon - Besançon

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

TER

Travel from Lyon to Besançon 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 Lyon to Besançon 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 Lyon to Besançon on an extremely comfy train - perfect for holidays and business trips. Take advantage of free Wi-Fi from Lyon to Besançon: 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 Lyon and Besançon! Enjoy the à la carte menu and log into free Wi-Fi throughout your journey.

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Classes of rail companies serving Lyon - Besançon

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

TER

Travel from Lyon to Besançon 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 Lyon to Besançon 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 Lyon to Besançon 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 Lyon to Besançon, 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 Lyon - Besançon

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Lyon to Besançon 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.
Order
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 ...

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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 Lyon-Besançon Sunday 24 May 2026
Departure	Arrival	Duration	Carrier
7h 04m	10h 04m	3h 00m	INTERCITES, TER	Booking
7h 04m Lyon Part Dieu INTERCITES 4300 7h 40m Macon 8h 09m Chalon-Sur-Saone 8h 44m Dijon 25 min 9h 09m Dijon TER 94209 9h 20m Genlis 9h 28m Auxonne 9h 37m Dole-Ville 9h 52m Saint-Vit 10h 04m Besancon Viotte
7h 30m	10h 09m	2h 39m	TER	Booking
7h 30m Lyon Part Dieu TER 95802 7h 58m Amberieu-En-Bugey 8h 17m Bourg-En-Bresse 8h 35m Saint-Amour 8h 44m Cousance 8h 59m Lons-Le-Saunier 9h 19m Poligny 9h 28m Arbois 9h 38m Mouchard 9h 43m Arc-Et-Senans 10h 09m Besancon Viotte
8h 32m	11h 07m	2h 35m	TGV INOUI, TER	Booking
8h 32m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 9898 9h 57m Dijon 15 min 10h 12m Dijon TER 94211 10h 23m Genlis 10h 31m Auxonne 10h 40m Dole-Ville 10h 55m Saint-Vit 11h 07m Besancon Viotte
9h 42m	12h 09m	2h 27m	TER	Booking
9h 42m Lyon Part Dieu TER 95804 10h 21m Bourg-En-Bresse 10h 38m Saint-Amour 10h 47m Cousance 11h 00m Lons-Le-Saunier 11h 20m Poligny 11h 29m Arbois 11h 38m Mouchard 11h 43m Arc-Et-Senans 12h 09m Besancon Viotte
10h 01m	12h 27m	2h 26m	DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération	Booking
10h 01m Lyon Part Dieu DB SNCF Voyageurs en coopération 9583 11h 03m Chalon-Sur-Saone 12h 01m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 11 min 12h 12m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 12h 19m Ecole-Valentin 12h 27m Besancon Viotte
11h 39m	14h 30m	2h 51m	TGV INOUI	Booking
11h 39m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 12176 - TGV INOUI 5516 12h 16m Macon 13h 03m Beaune 13h 26m Dijon 14h 05m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 10 min 14h 15m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 14h 22m Ecole-Valentin 14h 30m Besancon Viotte
13h 16m	16h 44m	3h 28m	TER	Booking
13h 16m Lyon Part Dieu TER 17760 13h 27m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 13h 39m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 13h 48m Belleville Sur Saone 14h 03m Macon 14h 20m Tournus 14h 34m Chalon-Sur-Saone 14h 43m Chagny 14h 52m Beaune 15h 11m Dijon 29 min 15h 40m Dijon TER 94259 15h 51m Genlis 15h 55m Collonges 16h 01m Auxonne 16h 10m Dole-Ville 16h 20m Orchamps 16h 24m Ranchot 16h 30m Saint-Vit 16h 34m Dannemarie - Velesmes 16h 44m Besancon Viotte
15h 16m	18h 44m	3h 28m	TER	Booking
15h 16m Lyon Part Dieu TER 17762 15h 27m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 15h 39m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 15h 48m Belleville Sur Saone 16h 03m Macon 16h 20m Tournus 16h 34m Chalon-Sur-Saone 16h 43m Chagny 16h 52m Beaune 17h 11m Dijon 29 min 17h 40m Dijon TER 94263 17h 51m Genlis 17h 55m Collonges 18h 01m Auxonne 18h 10m Dole-Ville 18h 20m Orchamps 18h 24m Ranchot 18h 30m Saint-Vit 18h 34m Dannemarie - Velesmes 18h 44m Besancon Viotte
16h 01m	18h 55m	2h 54m	TGV INOUI	Booking
16h 01m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 12184 - TGV INOUI 5500 16h 38m Macon 17h 40m Dijon 18h 17m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 24 min 18h 41m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 18h 47m Ecole-Valentin 18h 55m Besancon Viotte
16h 30m	19h 09m	2h 39m	TER	Booking
16h 30m Lyon Part Dieu TER 95810 17h 17m Bourg-En-Bresse 17h 35m Saint-Amour 17h 44m Cousance 17h 59m Lons-Le-Saunier 18h 19m Poligny 18h 28m Arbois 18h 37m Mouchard 18h 42m Arc-Et-Senans 19h 09m Besancon Viotte
17h 04m	19h 52m	2h 48m	INTERCITES, TGV INOUI	Booking
17h 04m Lyon Part Dieu INTERCITES 4302 17h 40m Macon 18h 09m Chalon-Sur-Saone 18h 46m Dijon 10 min 18h 56m Dijon TGV INOUI 6709 19h 23m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 14 min 19h 37m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 19h 45m Ecole-Valentin 19h 52m Besancon Viotte
17h 04m	20h 04m	3h 00m	INTERCITES, TER	Booking
17h 04m Lyon Part Dieu INTERCITES 4302 17h 40m Macon 18h 09m Chalon-Sur-Saone 18h 46m Dijon 23 min 19h 09m Dijon TER 94227 19h 20m Genlis 19h 28m Auxonne 19h 37m Dole-Ville 19h 52m Saint-Vit 20h 04m Besancon Viotte
17h 16m	20h 44m	3h 28m	TER	Booking
17h 16m Lyon Part Dieu TER 17764 17h 28m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 17h 39m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 17h 48m Belleville Sur Saone 18h 03m Macon 18h 20m Tournus 18h 34m Chalon-Sur-Saone 18h 43m Chagny 18h 52m Beaune 19h 11m Dijon 29 min 19h 40m Dijon TER 94267 19h 50m Genlis 19h 54m Collonges 20h 01m Auxonne 20h 10m Dole-Ville 20h 20m Orchamps 20h 24m Ranchot 20h 30m Saint-Vit 20h 34m Dannemarie - Velesmes 20h 44m Besancon Viotte
18h 00m	21h 04m	3h 04m	TGV INOUI, TER	Booking
18h 00m Lyon Part Dieu TGV INOUI 9896 19h 03m Chalon-Sur-Saone 19h 40m Dijon 29 min 20h 09m Dijon TER 94229 20h 20m Genlis 20h 28m Auxonne 20h 37m Dole-Ville 20h 52m Saint-Vit 21h 04m Besancon Viotte
18h 30m	21h 09m	2h 39m	TER	Booking
18h 30m Lyon Part Dieu TER 95814 18h 58m Amberieu-En-Bugey 19h 17m Bourg-En-Bresse 19h 35m Saint-Amour 19h 44m Cousance 19h 59m Lons-Le-Saunier 20h 19m Poligny 20h 28m Arbois 20h 37m Mouchard 20h 42m Arc-Et-Senans 21h 09m Besancon Viotte
19h 16m	22h 52m	3h 36m	TER, TGV INOUI	Booking
19h 16m Lyon Part Dieu TER 17816 19h 28m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 19h 39m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 19h 49m Belleville Sur Saone 20h 02m Macon 20h 20m Tournus 20h 33m Chalon-Sur-Saone 20h 43m Chagny 20h 52m Beaune 21h 11m Dijon 50 min 22h 01m Dijon TGV INOUI 6715 22h 28m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 10 min 22h 38m Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv 22h 44m Ecole-Valentin 22h 52m Besancon Viotte
19h 16m	23h 15m	3h 59m	TER	Booking
19h 16m Lyon Part Dieu TER 17816 19h 28m Saint-Germain-Au-Mont-D'or 19h 39m Villefranche-Sur-Saone 19h 49m Belleville Sur Saone 20h 02m Macon 20h 20m Tournus 20h 33m Chalon-Sur-Saone 20h 43m Chagny 20h 52m Beaune 21h 11m Dijon 58 min 22h 09m Dijon TER 94269 22h 20m Genlis 22h 24m Collonges 22h 30m Auxonne 22h 40m Dole-Ville 22h 50m Orchamps 22h 55m Ranchot 23h 00m Saint-Vit 23h 05m Dannemarie - Velesmes 23h 15m Besancon Viotte

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Train timetables Lyon-Besançon Sunday 24 May 2026

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