There are 4 ways to get from Besançon to Carpentras by train (TGV), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Avignon Tgv
best- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 58m€79–166Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Besançon to Avignonbus N720
7h 51m€43–71Drive 449.8 km
- Drive from Besançon to Carpentrascar 449.8 km
4h 46m€70–101Train
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Orangetrain Ter
7h 5m€73–182
Besançon to Carpentras by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Carpentras is to bus which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Besançon to Carpentras is to drive which takes 4h 46m and costs €65 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Gandié via Le Lac and Archicote. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Besançon to Carpentras. However, there are services departing from Besancon Viotte and arriving at Carpentras via Lyon Part Dieu and Avignon Tgv. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Besançon and Carpentras is 488 km. The road distance is 449.8 km.
The best way to get from Besançon to Carpentras without a car is to train via Avignon Tgv which takes 4h 58m and costs €75 - €170.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Besançon to Carpentras, including transfers.
Besançon to Carpentras bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.
Besançon to Carpentras 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 Carpentras is to train via Avignon Tgv which takes 4h 58m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €40 - €75 and takes 7h 51m.
What companies run services between Besançon, France and Carpentras, France?
You can take a train from Besancon Viotte to Carpentras via Lyon Part Dieu and Avignon Tgv in around 4h 58m. 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 Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–70
- 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 2m
- 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 Orange
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €50–100
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Besançon to Carpentras bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Avignon station.
Besançon to Carpentras 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 Carpentras is 450 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Besançon to Carpentras.
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