Lyon to Besançon by private driver: door to door, from €465.
A business meeting, a family visit or a stay in Franche-Comté: reach Besançon with no changes and no luggage to carry. Your driver picks you up in Lyon or at the airport and drops you at the exact address, at the price fixed when you booked.
Lyon → Besançon, fixed price
Sedan, 1 to 4 passengers
Van, up to 8 passengers
From Saint-Exupéry airport: €445 in a sedan, €641.25 in a van. Tolls included.
Taxi or private driver from Lyon to Besançon?
Over about 230 kilometres, a metered fare would be unpredictable and high. With a Transfert-Lyon private driver, you know the exact price before you leave:
- A fixed price, known when you book, however long the journey takes
- A driver waiting for you on time, at your door or at the airport
- A van for 8 passengers: for a group, the journey becomes very good value
- Drop-off at the exact address, with no change of transport on arrival
The Lyon–Besançon journey
The route follows the motorway north, via Bourg-en-Bresse and the Jura, to Besançon. Allow 2 h 30 to 2 h 45 in general for about 230 kilometres, depending on the departure time and traffic. When you book, we advise you on the best departure time for your appointment.
On a journey of this length, comfort matters: our recent vehicles offer legroom and luggage space, Wi-Fi and complimentary water. A stop at a motorway service area can be planned as you wish, especially if you are travelling with children or a pet, welcome on board free of charge.
Besançon, capital of Franche-Comté
Nestled in a loop of the Doubs and overlooked by its Vauban citadel, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, Besançon is a city of history and craftsmanship. We drop you in the historic centre, at Viotte station or Besançon Franche-Comté TGV station, on the campus, at the university hospital or in business parks.
- Complimentary water
- Wi-Fi on board
- Help with luggage
- Child seat on request
Watchmaking, micro-engineering and the Jura
The historic capital of French watchmaking, Besançon is today a recognised hub for micro-engineering and precision. Beyond the city, we take you into the Jura, to Dole, Arbois or the mountain resorts, and as far as the Swiss border. For a day of visits or meetings in the region, a private chauffeur can stay at your disposal.
Business travellers and companies
Industrialists, engineers and researchers regularly travel to Besançon for its cutting-edge companies and laboratories. Work in peace during the journey, with Wi-Fi on board, and arrive on time for your meeting. Each journey can be assigned to a file number or a cost centre, and invoiced on account, per trip or at the end of the month.
Book your Lyon–Besançon trip
Tell us your journey
Departure address, arrival address, date, time, passengers and luggage.
Receive your confirmation
Within 10 minutes, with the fixed price and pick-up details.
Your driver is waiting
At the agreed time, then off to Besançon, door to door.
FAQ: Lyon–Besançon
How much is a taxi from Lyon to Besançon?
With Transfert-Lyon, the private driver alternative to taxis, the trip from Lyon to Besançon costs €465 in a sedan and €611.25 in a van. From Saint-Exupéry airport, allow €445 in a sedan and €641.25 in a van. The price is fixed, tolls included.
How long does the Lyon–Besançon journey take?
Allow 2 h 30 to 2 h 45 in general for about 230 kilometres, depending on the departure time and traffic.
Can you drop me at Besançon Franche-Comté TGV station?
Yes, we drop you at Viotte station, the TGV station or any address in the area.
Is a deposit required for this trip?
For some long or distant journeys from Lyon, a deposit may be requested to confirm the booking. This is specified when you book.
I need a taxi for 17 people from Lyon to Besançon: what is the price?
For 17 people, we coordinate two vans and a sedan: 2 × €611.25 + €465, i.e. €1,687.50 in total, about €99 per person. All our prices for 17 people.
And from Lyon to Dole, how much does it cost?
The trip from Lyon to Dole costs €405 in a sedan and €536.25 in a van, at a fixed price, tolls included. All about the Lyon–Dole trip.
Are you a transfer company for Lyon–Besançon journeys?
Yes. Transfert-Lyon is a transfer company based in Lyon: we organise transfers to Besançon for private customers as well as agencies, hotels and event organisers, with flight and train tracking, fixed prices and monthly invoicing for businesses. Find out more about our transfer service.
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