How far is Lyon from Besançon?

The distance separating Lyon and Besançon is 117 miles (189 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Lyon to Besançon?

Most of the buses traveling from Lyon to Besançon leave from Lyon Airport 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.

Bus Lyon to Besançon from $15 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lyon to Besançon on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	5:20am	Perrache	3h 15m	8:35am	Gare de la Viotte	Cheapest
Bus	5:05pm	Perrache	3h	8:05pm	Gare de la Viotte	Fastest
Bus	6:15pm	Perrache	3h 10m	9:25pm	Gare de la Viotte	No tags
Bus	5:05pm	Aéroport LYS	4h 20m	9:25pm	Gare de la Viotte	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Last Sunday at 6:07 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Lyon to Besançon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Besançon. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just $14, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17carpool per day

2h 40mAverage Duration

117 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$19 - $108	Average Duration3h 20m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$14 - $51	Average Duration2h 40m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,378 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,142 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Lyon and Besançon?

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Stops in Besançon

A - Gare de la Viotte

B - Besançon - Rue de Châtillon

C - Besançon

D - Besançon - Parking relais Micropolis

E - La Comtoise

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lyon to Besançon by bus

How far is Lyon from Besançon?
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Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/17

$69

11/18

$31

Today

No data

11/20

$16

11/21

$18

11/22

$16

11/23

$19

11/24

$16

The cheapest trip from Lyon to Besançon was searched and found on Nov 20, 2025 with a price of $16

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 $16 to $69 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 $16 which is on 2025-11-20.