Train Lyon - Besançon from 17.10 €, cheap tickets
Prices of the next trains Lyon - Besançon
Train Lyon Besançon in brief
Average price
42.21 €
Price range
17.10 € - 78.00 €
Fastest Lyon-Besançon train
1h59min
Number of trains / day
38
The train to Besançon takes on average 1h59min. 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 Lyon and Besançon is 188 km and the average speed is 95 km/h.
The Lyon-Besançon 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 Lyon - Besançon.
Train price calendar Lyon - Besançon
The lowest price found for each departure date. Pick a date to see all the times and book. Cheapest date: Wednesday, December 2, from 19 €.
November 2026
December 2026
Prices recorded on November 5, 2026 and subject to change.
When is the train from Lyon to Besançon cheapest?
By day of the week
The cheapest day is Tuesday, with an average price of 35 €. The most expensive is Friday (45 € on average).
By time of day
Leaving in the evening is cheapest: 38 € on average, against 40 € in the morning.
Average price of the cheapest ticket on each direct departure over the next 30 days.
How far ahead should you book your Lyon - Besançon train?
Average price by days before departure
Booking 8 to 14 days before departure costs 34 € on average, against 37 € more than 60 days before departure: 8% less.
Average prices seen in searches made on Kombo over the last 60 days, by number of days between the search and the departure.
Train frequency between Lyon and Besançon
On average, 12 departures a day link Lyon to Besançon. 2 companies share the route.
By day of the week
The busiest day is Sunday (14 departures on average), the quietest Thursday (11).
By time of day
Departures peak in the morning: 6.5 a day on average.
Average of the direct departures found over the next 30 days.
Observed prices: Lyon to Besançon by train
Over the next 30 days, a direct train ticket from Lyon to Besançon costs 39 € on average, from 25 €.
Source: Kombo data, updated on .
First and last train Lyon Besançon.
First Train Lyon - Besançon.
Departure at 07:16
Last Train Lyon - Besançon
Departure at 18:30
Lyon - Besançon train on average every
56 minutes
Which train companies for Lyon to Besançon?
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How to travel at cheapest prices from Lyon to Besançon
You can also buy train tickets Besançon-Lyon in the other direction.
The 5 tips for travelling cheaper by train :
- Think low cost: OUIGO trains are fast and cheaper.
- Book on Kombo to compare and find the cheapest train.
- 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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