Bus Lyon to Besancon: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Lyon to Besancon

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Lyon to Besancon from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$16

tomorrow

$13

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

$16

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	1:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	5:15 PM	Besancon	Viotte Bus Stop	Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 12/5/2025 1:15:00 PM to Viotte Bus Stop, Besancon (France) arriving at 12/5/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 15m	5:20 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	8:35 AM	Besancon	Viotte Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 12/5/2025 5:20:00 AM to Viotte Bus Stop, Besancon (France) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m
FlixBus	3h 10m	6:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	9:25 PM	Besancon	Viotte Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 12/5/2025 6:15:00 PM to Viotte Bus Stop, Besancon (France) arriving at 12/5/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 0m	5:05 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	8:05 PM	Besancon	Viotte Bus Stop	Economy	$20	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 12/5/2025 5:05:00 PM to Viotte Bus Stop, Besancon (France) arriving at 12/5/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $20 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	4h 0m	1:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	5:15 PM	Besancon	Viotte Bus Stop	Economy	$13	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 12/6/2025 1:15:00 PM to Viotte Bus Stop, Besancon (France) arriving at 12/6/2025 5:15:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 0m
FlixBus	3h 0m	5:05 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	8:05 PM	Besancon	Viotte Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 12/6/2025 5:05:00 PM to Viotte Bus Stop, Besancon (France) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
FlixBus	3h 10m	6:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	9:25 PM	Besancon	Viotte Bus Stop	Economy	$17	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 12/6/2025 6:15:00 PM to Viotte Bus Stop, Besancon (France) arriving at 12/6/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m
FlixBus	3h 15m	5:20 AM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	8:35 AM	Besancon	Viotte Bus Stop	Economy	$19	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 12/6/2025 5:20:00 AM to Viotte Bus Stop, Besancon (France) arriving at 12/6/2025 8:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $19 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 15m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	3h 0m	5:05 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	8:05 PM	Besancon	Viotte Bus Stop		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 12/11/2025 5:05:00 PM to Viotte Bus Stop, Besancon (France) arriving at 12/11/2025 8:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 0m
	FlixBus	3h 10m	6:15 PM	Lyon	Perrache Bus Stop	9:25 PM	Besancon	Viotte Bus Stop		Economy	$16	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Perrache Bus Stop, Lyon (France) at 12/11/2025 6:15:00 PM to Viotte Bus Stop, Besancon (France) arriving at 12/11/2025 9:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $16 per person are available. Travel duration is 3h 10m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Lyon to Besancon is $13 on 12/13/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Lyon and Besancon

See here how frequent the connections between Lyon and Besancon are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Lyon to Besancon. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Lyon and Besancon.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 5 buses from Lyon to Besancon, while Night sees the fewest connections between Lyon and Besancon, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Lyon to Besancon

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Lyon to Besancon in one click! Book your bus ticket from Lyon to Besancon starting from $13!

Cheapest Bus	$13
Fastest Bus	3h 0m
Earliest Bus	5:20 AM
Latest Bus	6:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	117.3 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Lyon to Besancon

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Lyon for Besancon: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 11/30

Monday 12/01

Tuesday 12/02

Wednesday 12/03

Thursday 12/04

Friday 12/05

$16

Saturday 12/06

$13

Sunday 12/07

Monday 12/08

Tuesday 12/09

Wednesday 12/10

Thursday 12/11

$16

Friday 12/12

Saturday 12/13

$13

Sunday 12/14

Monday 12/15

Tuesday 12/16

Wednesday 12/17

Thursday 12/18

Friday 12/19

Saturday 12/20

Sunday 12/21

Monday 12/22

Tuesday 12/23

Wednesday 12/24

Thursday 12/25

Friday 12/26

Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Lyon to Besancon

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Lyon to Besancon, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $13, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Lyon to Besancon. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $16.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Lyon to Besancon, with $13. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

How to save money travelling from Lyon to Besancon

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Lyon to Besancon in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Lyon to Besancon, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Lyon to Besancon are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Lyon and Besancon

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Lyon and Besancon.

Perrache Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun 14

Saint Paul Train Station

Pont Kitchener R.G. Bus Stop

Cours de Verdun

Maison Carrée Bus Stop

Les Charrières 69570

Girondins - Yves Farge Bus Stop

Viotte Bus Stop

Micropolis Bus Stop

Boulevard Salvador Allende 4

Battant Bus Stop

Liberté Bus Stop

Chardonnet Bus Stop

Avenue de Chardonnet

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Lyon to Besancon? Compare all modes of transports from Lyon to Besancon.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Lyon to Besancon

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Lyon to Besancon? Or which bus companies serve the route Lyon to Besancon? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Lyon to Besancon bus

How much does a Lyon Besancon bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $13 and takes 4h 0m to reach Besancon. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Lyon to Besancon?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $13 and $20. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Besancon.

On average, how many connections are available from Lyon to Besancon each day?

Every day, the Lyon to Besancon bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Lyon to Besancon take?

The fastest bus from Lyon to Besancon is offered by FlixBus and takes 3h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $20. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Lyon to Besancon?

The earliest bus arriving in Besancon from Lyon starts at 5:20 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Lyon to Besancon?

The latest bus trip departing from Lyon for Besancon starts at 6:15 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Lyon Besancon route?

When traveling by bus from Lyon to Besancon, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Besancon?

You can check all the direct connections between Lyon and Besancon by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Lyon to Besancon bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Lyon Besancon bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Lyon Besancon bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Lyon to Besancon on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Lyon to Besancon

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Lyon and to Besancon

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Lyon and to Besancon. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!