There are 5 ways to get from Besançon to Avignon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 4m€74–151Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Besançon to Avignon452.1 km
5h 56m€30Bus
- Take the bus from Besançon to Avignonbus N720
6h 20m€35–65Train via Avignon Centre
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Centretrain Ter
5h 28m€74–196Drive 453.8 km
- Drive from Besançon to Avignoncar 453.8 km
4h 43m€71–102
Besançon to Avignon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Avignon is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Avignon is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €160.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Besançon and arriving at Avignon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Avignon Tgv via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Besançon and Avignon is 458 km. The road distance is 453.8 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €160.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Besançon to Avignon, including transfers.
Besançon to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.
Besançon to Avignon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.
The best way to get from Besançon to Avignon is to train which takes 4h 4m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €65 and takes 6h 20m.
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Avignon, France?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Avignon Tgv via Lyon Part Dieu in around 4h 4m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Besançon to Avignon once daily. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 6h 20m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–75
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35–80
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–120
- Website
- https://zou.maregionsud.fr/en/
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Besançon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–65
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Besançon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Besançon to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Avignon station.
Besançon to Avignon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Avignon is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Besançon to Avignon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Besançon and Avignon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.