The average train between Besançon and Carpentras takes 7h 8m and the fastest train takes 5h 2m. The train service runs several times per day from Besançon to Carpentras. 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 3 times a day between Besançon and Carpentras. 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 Carpentras at 8:23 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 7h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Besançon to Carpentras? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Besançon station and arriving at Carpentras station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
Besançon to Carpentras train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
Besançon to Carpentras train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Book your Besançon to Carpentras train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Besançon and Carpentras is 363 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Carpentras via Lyon Part Dieu and Avignon Tgv in around 4h 57m.