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- This trip is recommended because it is: CheapestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: LyonDeparture location: PerracheArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: BesançonDestination location: Gare de la Viotte
- This trip is recommended because it is: 2nd Cheapest + FastestDeparture time: April 26 atDeparture city: LyonDeparture location: PerracheArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: BesançonDestination location: Gare de la Viotte
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: LyonDeparture location: PerracheArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: BesançonDestination location: Gare de la Viotte
- Departure time: April 26 atDeparture city: LyonDeparture location: Aéroport LYSArrival time: April 26 atDestination city: BesançonDestination location: Gare de la Viotte
Bus Lyon to Besançon: Trip Overview
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Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.
Based on 7575 reviews, the company was rated 3.7 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. BlaBlaBus ticket prices on this trip start at $16.00
Lyon to Besançon Buses
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Information on this bus route
Daily Departures | 2 |
Earliest and Latest Bus Departures | 1:35AM - 6:15PM |
Minimum Price | $17 |
Average Ticket Price | $23 |
Minimum Trip Duration | 2h55m |
Average Bus Trip Duration | 3h30m |
Distance | 118 miles (190 km) |
Bus Companies on This Route | FlixBus, BlaBlaBus |
Where are the popular bus stations and stops in Lyon and Besançon?
Rue de Esplanade, 69002 Lyon, France
Perrache4 Place de Francfort, 69003 Lyon-3E-Arrondissement, France
Part-Dieu20 Avenue Albert Einstein, 69100 Villeurbanne, France
Villeurbanne INSALes Charrières, 69570 Dardilly, France
Les Charrières8 Rue de la Paix, 69700 Givors, France
Lyon4 Avenue de la Paix, , 25000 Besancon, France
Gare de la ViotteParking relais Micropolis, 25000 Besançon , France
Besançon - Parking relais Micropolis1 Rue de Châtillon, 25480 École-Valentin, France
Besançon - Rue de Châtillon52, Grande Rue, 25000 Besancon, , France
BesançonLa Comtoise, 25480 École-Valentin, France
La ComtoiseFrequently asked questions for your trip Lyon - Besançon
You can take a bus or a train to go from Lyon to Besançon. The two options are practical and sustainable ways to reach Besançon. You can also use carpool services and share a car ride with other travelers.
On average, the trip from Lyon to Besançon takes around 3h 30m, although the minimum time it takes to get there is 2h 55m with the fastest bus. This is the time it takes to travel the 117 miles (189 km) that separate the two cities.
The distance separating Lyon and Besançon is 117 miles (189 km).
You can choose from 2 travel times and travel with FlixBus and BlaBlaBus. Depending on the day of the week, the number of buses available from Lyon to Besançon may vary. Want to make your bus journey from Lyon to Besançon as easy as possible? Busbud has got you covered! Browse schedules, pick the perfect bus for your travel style and budget - all in one place.
The bus service operates between 1:35 AM and 6:15 PM.
Most of the buses traveling from Lyon to Besançon leave from Perrache and arrive at Gare de la Viotte. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, there are other pick-up and drop-off locations that could make it easier for you to reach your destination.
Go for the bus if you want the most cost-effective way to travel this route. $14 is the starting point for the cost-effective bus ride to Besançon from Lyon.
You can expect to pay around $23 for a bus ticket. In the past 30 days, prices have fluctuated between $14 and $45, so it's best to compare them to make sure you get the best deal.
Yes, it's possible to take a day trip from Lyon to Besançon! The round-trip travel time is around 5h 50m. So you'll have plenty of time to discover Besançon before making your way back to Lyon.
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Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lyon to Besançon, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $17 to $23 for a bus ticket from Lyon to Besançon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2024-04-28.
About Bus Travel
Bus Travel Tips
Make friends with the driver. They usually know a lot about your destination and may even recommend which side of the bus to sit on to get the best views on the road between Lyon and Besançon!
Much more than a mere vehicle taking you from Lyon to Besançon, riding the bus will expose you to some of the most stunning panoramas while enroute to your final bus stop.
Buses have one of the smallest carbon footprints of motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lyon to Besançon will emit less CO2 than a car or an airplane.
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Did you know?
The bus driver with the longest career in the world drove more than 2,000,000 miles and is a happy World Record holder.
The word 'bus' is an abbreviation of 'omnibus" which means 'for all' in Latin as buses were meant to be transportation for everybody.
Did you know there are on average 4,400 intercity bus departures every day in the US only? This number has been growing for 9 years in a row, yay!
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