What is the cheapest way to get from Besançon to Avignon?

The cheapest way to get from Besançon to Avignon is to rideshare which costs €30 and takes 5h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Besançon to Avignon?

The fastest way to get from Besançon to Avignon is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €70 - €160.

Is there a direct bus between Besançon and Avignon?

No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.

Is there a direct train between Besançon and Avignon?

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 5m.

How far is it from Besançon to Avignon?

The distance between Besançon and Avignon is 458 km. The road distance is 453.8 km.

How do I travel from Besançon to Avignon without a car?

The best way to get from Besançon to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €70 - €160.

How long does it take to get from Besançon to Avignon?

It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Besançon to Avignon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Avignon bus from?

Besançon to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Besançon station.

Where do I catch the Besançon to Avignon train from?

Besançon to Avignon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Besancon Viotte station.

Train or bus from Besançon to Avignon?

The best way to get from Besançon to Avignon is to train which takes 4h 5m and costs €70 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €75 and takes 6h 57m.

Where does the Besançon to Avignon bus arrive?

Besançon to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Besançon to Avignon train arrive?

Besançon to Avignon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.

Can I drive from Besançon to Avignon?

Yes, the driving distance between Besançon to Avignon is 454 km. It takes approximately 4h 43m to drive from Besançon to Avignon.

How do I get a train ticket from Besançon to Avignon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Besançon to Avignon?

Book your Besançon to Avignon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Avignon?

There are 4731+ hotels available in Avignon.

Can I share a ride from Besançon to Avignon?

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.

Besançon to Avignon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, rideshare, plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Besançon to Avignon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
4h 5m
€73–155
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Besançon to Avignonrideshare 452.1 km
5h 56m
€30
Bus
1. Take the bus from Besançon to Lyonbus N1326 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stopbus BlaBlaCar Bus
6h 57m
€34–70
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 17m
€146–360
Train via Avignon TGV
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon TGVtrain 84
4h 43m
€73–150
Train via Avignon Centre
1. Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Centretrain Ter
5h 28m
€73–195
Drive 453.8 km
1. Drive from Besançon to Avignoncar 453.8 km
4h 43m
€70–101

Besançon to Avignon by train

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Distance: 458 km
Duration: 4h 5m

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 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 6h 57m.

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