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How to get fromLens to Besançonby train (TGV), bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lens to Besançon by train (TGV), bus, or car

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  1. Train via Dijon

    best
    1. Take the train from Arras to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    4h 54m
    €92–193

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lens to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airportbus bus 781
    2. Take the bus from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Besançonbus bus N759
    9h 45m
    €43–76

  3. Drive 487.2 km

    1. Drive from Lens to Besançoncar car 487.2 km
    5h 51m
    €75–109

  4. Train (TGV)

    1. Take the train from Lens to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Besancon Viottetrain train Tgv
    5h 5m
    €116–184

  5. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Lens to Paris Nordtrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Paris Gare de Lyon to Dijontrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    5h 11m
    €155–394

Lens to Besançon by train

Calendar196Weekly Trains
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket€92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 578.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Lens, Hauts-de-France, France and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Lens to Besancon Viotte via Arras, Paris Nord, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Dijon Ville in around 4h 54m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lens to Besançon via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport in around 9h 45m.

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