The average train between Besançon and Avignon takes 5h 54m and the fastest train takes 3h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Avignon. 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 Besançon and Avignon. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Besançon is at 7:51 PM which arrives into Avignon at 7:37 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Avignon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
Besançon to Avignon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Avignon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Book your Besançon to Avignon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Besançon and Avignon is 378.8 km. The road distance is 458 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Avignon Tgv via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 4m.