Train Besançon - Lyon from 16.50 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Besançon - Lyon
Train Besançon Lyon in brief
Average price
40.88 €
Price range
16.50 € - 78.00 €
Fastest Besançon-Lyon train
2h00min
Number of trains / day
29
The train to Lyon takes on average 2h00min. This is the ideal time to have a good nap. But feel free to read, watch a few episodes of your favorite series, or listen to the latest and trending music...
The distance between Besançon and Lyon is 188 km and the average speed is 94 km/h.
The Besançon-Lyon trains are not the fastest, but this explains the price, as this is much cheaper than a high speed train.
No bus company provides the route Besançon - Lyon.
Train price calendar Besançon - Lyon
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Sunday, November 15, from 17 €.
Prices recorded on October 12, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Besançon to Lyon cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Tuesday, with an average price of 39 €. The most expensive is Friday (47 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the evening is cheapest: 36 € on average, against 45 € in the afternoon.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
Train frequency between Besançon and Lyon
On average, 11 departures a day link Besançon to Lyon. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Friday (13 departures on average), the quietest Saturday (9.8).
By time of day
Departures peak in the afternoon: 5.1 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
First and last train Besançon Lyon.
First Train Besançon - Lyon.
Departure at 06:51
Last Train Besançon - Lyon
Departure at 19:51
Besançon - Lyon train on average every
71 minutes
Which train companies for Besançon to Lyon?
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Besançon to Lyon
You can also buy train tickets Lyon-Besançon in the other direction.
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- Think low cost: Ouigo trains are fast and cheaper.
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- Buy your train tickets in advance: ideally, several months before departure.
- Be flexible: by travelling at a cheaper time or date.
- Take your time: a slower train is cheaper.
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