The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Besançon
Cheapest price
€12
Average price
€16
Fastest journey
2 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 6 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
189 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Besançon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Besançon will cost around €16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €12.
Of the 5 buses that leave Lyon for Besançon on Wed, Nov 05, 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct buses cover the 189 km distance in an average of 3 h 6 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 2 h 40 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest buses will take 3 h 30 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 bus and train for Lyon to Besançon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Besançon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €13. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 32m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €13, and a train costs an average of €17.
Distance: 189 km
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| Bus | Most popular Train |
|---|---|
€22 Average price Cheapest | €34 Average price |
3h 45m Average total duration 3h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 2m Average total duration Fastest 2h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Besançon bus times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 9:00 AM Lyon | 3h30 | 12:30 PM Besançon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:00 AM Lyon | 2h40 | 12:40 PM Besançon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:40 PM Lyon | 3h10 | 5:50 PM Besançon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:50 PM Lyon | 3h30 | 6:20 PM Besançon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:00 PM Lyon | 2h40 | 5:40 PM Besançon | 0 transfersDirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Besançon
Distance 189 km |
Average bus duration 3h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price €13 |
Buses per day 8 |
Direct buses 8 |
Fastest bus 3h 0m |
First bus 00:50 |
Last bus 23:50 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to BesançonYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Besançon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as €13. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Besançon

When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and Lyon, Gare Perrache. When arriving in Besançon, you can end your route in coach stations like Besançon, Parking Relais Micropolis, Besancon, Gare de la Viotte and Besançon.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Besançon, Parking Relais Micropolis, located 3.5 miles (5.7 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Lyon to Besançon
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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