What is the distance between Besançon and Lyon?

Besançon and Lyon are 189 km (117 miles) apart.

What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Besançon to Lyon?

Buses departing from Gare de la Viotte in Besançon will take you to Lyon Airport in Lyon.

Bus Besançon to Lyon from $22 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Besançon to Lyon on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:00pm	Gare de la Viotte	3h 15m	11:15pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	9:10am	Gare de la Viotte	3h 15m	12:25pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	9:10am	Gare de la Viotte	4h 10m	1:20pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

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

Compare 2 ways to go from Besançon to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 2 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just $16, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23carpool per day

2h 30mAverage Duration

189 kmDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$27 - $148	Average Duration3h 55m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$16 - $63	Average Duration2h 30m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,132 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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Where are the popular stops in Besançon and Lyon?

Stops in Besançon

A - Gare de la Viotte

B - Besançon - Rue de Châtillon

C - Besançon

D - Besançon - Parking relais Micropolis

E - La Comtoise

Stops in Lyon

A - Lyon Airport

B - Perrache

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Besançon to Lyon by bus

What is the distance between Besançon and Lyon?
Besançon and Lyon are 189 km (117 miles) apart.
What are the departure and arrival locations for buses traveling from Besançon to Lyon?
Buses departing from Gare de la Viotte in Besançon will take you to Lyon Airport in Lyon.

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11-15

$27

11-16

$70

Today

$23

11-18

$38

11-19

$38

11-20

$23

11-21

$28

11-22

$23

The cheapest trip from Besançon to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 22, 2025 with a price of $23

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Besançon to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $23 to $70 for a bus ticket from Besançon to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $23 which is on 2025-11-22.