The average train between Avignon and Besançon takes 6h 14m and the fastest train takes 3h 52m. 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 8:52 PM which arrives into Besançon at 10:09 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 6h 14m. 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 Tgv station and arriving at Besancon Viotte station via Lyon Part Dieu station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
Avignon to Besançon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
Avignon to Besançon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
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The distance between Avignon and Besançon is 378.8 km. The road distance is 453 km.
You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 44m.
