The average train between Avignon and Besançon takes 6h 15m and the fastest train takes 3h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Avignon to Besançon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a day between Avignon and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 7:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Avignon is at 8:56 PM which arrives into Besançon at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Avignon station and arriving at Besançon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 15m.
Avignon to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
Avignon to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Avignon to Besançon train tickets online with TGV inOui, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and Trenitalia.
The distance between Avignon and Besançon is 378.8 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 44m.