Find coaches from Lyon to Besançon

Next departures

Next departures from Lyon to Besançon on 25 August
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
BlaBlaCar Bus
Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
Av. du Maréchal FochCheapest
Flixbus
Perrache
Gare de la ViotteFastest
BlaBlaCar Bus
Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
Av. du Maréchal FochNo tags
Flixbus
Perrache
Gare de la ViotteNo tags
BlaBlaCar Bus
Lyon - Dardilly
Av. du Maréchal FochNo tags

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Compare 3 ways to travel from Lyon to Besançon

Bus
Average priceUS$16 - US$125Average duration3h 55m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestMost eco-friendly
Train
Average priceUS$43 - US$104Average duration2h 48m
5kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Carpool
Average priceUS$17 - US$52Average duration2h 40m
8kg CO₂e4 out of 5 stars
Fastest
busbud logoBusbud recommends carpooling from Lyon to Besançon

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Besançon. The journey takes about 2 hours 40 minutes and with fares starting at just US$17, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18carpool per day
2h 40mAverage duration
US$17Cheapest ticket
8kgCO₂ emissions

Bus Lyon to Besançon: Trip Overview

Average ticket priceUS$28
Average bus trip duration3h 55m
Number of daily buses5
Earliest bus departure01:25
Distance118 miles
Latest bus departure23:40

Lyon to Besançon Bus

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Frequently asked questions on the trip Lyon - Besançon

  1. What's the distance between Lyon and Besançon by coach?

    The distance between Lyon and Besançon by coach is approximately 117 miles (189 km).

  2. How can I get from Lyon to Besançon without driving?

    You can travel to Besançon from Lyon by coach, which provides a smooth ride and an affordable and convenient trip. You can also consider rideshare services depending on your preferences.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found
22/08
US$104
23/08
US$32
Today
US$31
25/08
US$21
26/08
US$21
27/08
US$18
28/08
US$18
29/08
US$25
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Lyon to Besançon was searched and found on 28 Aug 2025 with a price of US$18

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 US$18 to US$104 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 US$18, which is on 2025-08-28.

Usually FlixBus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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 the smallest carbon footprint of all motorized transport modes. A bus going from Lyon to Besançon will emit half the CO2 emitted by a train, and radically less than a car or an airplane.

Create your own real life musical score by curating a personalized bus travel playlist - the perfect accompaniment to your bus ride from Lyon to Besançon.

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!

What's the cheapest way to go from Lyon to Besançon?

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