How to travel from Besançon to Lannion, France

The distance between Besançon and Lannion is around 880km (547 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 6hrs.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Besançon to Lannion by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out LannionBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Dijon then Paris Gare De Lyon and then to Lannion.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
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Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Rennes (RNS) then take the train to Guingamp and then to Lannion.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Guingamp.

  • Duration13h 50m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lannion.

  • Duration8h 10m
  • Distance880km (547 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Lannion

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Lannion by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 13h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 6hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €210 ($210).

The distance between Besançon and Lannion is around 880km (547 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 725km (450 miles)

It takes around 6hrs to get from Besançon and Lannion by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Lannion is to take the train which takes around 6hrs and will set you back approx €210 ($210).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Lannion, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Lannion. It typically takes around 6hrs and departs once a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Lannion. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Dijon, Paris Gare De Lyon, Bercy, Montparnasse Bienvenue and Paris Montparnasse 1 Et 2. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6hrs.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Besançon and Lannion. Trains depart once a week and will take around 6hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Besançon and Lannion. It typically takes around 13h 50m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Lannion. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Guingamp. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 50m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Lannion. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 13h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Lannion. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Lannion. instead which will take 6h 40m.

The closest major airport to Lannion is Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) which is approximately 78km (48 miles) from Lannion. Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Lannion. The distance is around 880km (547 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Lannion is to take the train which takes, on average, 6hrs and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Lannion

Transport options from Besançon to Lannion
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
6hrs
€210($210)
once a week910km (565 miles)
Train to Lyon Part Dieu, plane + 4 similar
6h 20m
€195($195)
4 times a day1,014km (630 miles)
Train to Dijon, plane6h 25m
€300($300)
once daily1,044km (649 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane6h 30m
€320($320)
once daily1,030km (640 miles)
Train and Plane6h 40m
€210($210)
once daily1,150km (715 miles)
Train to Mouchard, plane7h 35m
€330($330)
once daily1,262km (784 miles)
Bus
13h 50m
€45($45)
4 times a week933km (580 miles)
Drive
8h 10m
€160($160)
on demand880km (547 miles)

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Airports near Lannion

The following major airports near Lannion offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

BES
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
Domestic Airport
Distance
78km (48 miles) from Lannion
UIP
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
Domestic Airport
Distance
99km (62 miles) from Lannion
NTE
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
International Airport
Distance
223km (139 miles) from Lannion