How to travel from Besançon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), France

The distance between Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is around 249km (154 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 20m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Besançon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)Besançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration3h 5m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €50($50)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus to Lyon Perrache

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)

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Drive

Drive to Lyon Airport (LYS).

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance249km (154 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €45 ($45).

The distance between Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is around 249km (154 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)

It takes around 3h 5m to get from Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to drive which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €45 ($45).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS), if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). It typically takes around 3h 5m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 5m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 5m, 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 Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 4h 10m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). Buses run once daily and take around 4h 10m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) from Besançon is to drive which will take 2h 20m and cost around €45 ($45).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Besançon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu. instead which will take 3h 5m.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS). The distance is around 249km (154 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around €50 ($50).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)

Transport options from Besançon to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
3h 5m
€50($50)
4 times a day253km (157 miles)
Bus to Lyon Perrache + 1 similar
3h 50m
€33($33)
once daily281km (174 miles)
Bus4h 10m
€17($17)
once daily277km (172 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€45($45)
on demand249km (154 miles)

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