The average train between Carpentras and Besançon takes 8h 20m and the fastest train takes 5h. The train service runs several times per day from Carpentras 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 3 times a day between Carpentras and Besançon. The earliest departure is at 6:09 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carpentras is at 9:09 PM which arrives into Besançon at 12:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Avignon Tgv and take an average of 8h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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14h 29m • 2 changesWant to know about travelling from Carpentras to Besançon? 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 Carpentras to Besançon. However, there are services departing from Carpentras station and arriving at Besançon station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
Carpentras to Besançon train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
Carpentras to Besançon train services, operated by Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, arrive at Besancon Viotte station.
Book your Carpentras to Besançon train tickets online with Zou! Lignes Express Régionales, TGV inOui and 2 other operators.
The distance between Carpentras and Besançon is 363 km. The road distance is 488 km.
You can take a train from Carpentras to Besancon Viotte via Avignon Tgv and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 48m.