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How to get fromAvignon to Besançonby train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train (TGV), or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Avignon to Besançon by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, rideshare, train (TGV), or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    4h 46m
    €67–137

  2. Rideshare

    cheapest
    1. Take the rideshare from Avignon to Besançonrideshare rideshare 451.8 km
    5h 50m
    €30

  3. Bus via Lyon

    1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lyonbus bus FlixBus N1135 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Lyon to Besançonbus bus N1326 / ...
    6h 40m
    €31–56

  4. Train via Avignon Centre

    1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Besancon Viottetrain train Ter
    6h 9m
    €81–152

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Avignon to Chalon-sur-Saônebus bus N1315 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Chalon-sur-Saône to Besançonbus bus N1316
    7h 15m
    €38–58

  6. Drive  453.5 km

    1. Drive from Avignon to Besançoncar car 453.5 km
    4h 44m
    €72–104

Avignon to Besançon by train

Calendar57Weekly Trains
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket€67Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 458 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Avignon, France and Besançon, France?

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Besancon Viotte via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Besançon via Lyon in around 6h 40m.

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