There are 7 ways to get from Besançon to Avignon by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, plane, 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 2m€81–138Rideshare
cheapest- Take the rideshare from Besançon to Avignon452.1 km
5h 56m€30Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Besançon to Lyonbus N1326 / ...
- Take the bus from Lyon to Avignonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
6h 40m€31–56Train, fly
- Take the train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieutrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane LYS - MRS
- Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 18m€143–360Train 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 29m€81–153Bus
- Take the bus from Besançon to Chalon-sur-Saônebus N1316
- Take the bus from Chalon-sur-Saône to Avignonbus N1315 / ...
7h 30m€38–60Drive 453.8 km
- Drive from Besançon to Avignoncar 453.8 km
4h 43m€72–104
Besançon to Avignon by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
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 2m and costs €80 - €140.
No, there is no direct bus from Besançon to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Besançon and arriving at Avignon via Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 40m.
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 2m.
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 2m and costs €80 - €140.
It takes approximately 4h 2m 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 2m and costs €80 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 6h 40m.
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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Besançon to Avignon via Lyon in around 6h 40m.
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Marseille Provence Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35–260
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Besancon Viotte to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Besançon to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €19–29
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Besançon to Chalon-sur-Saône
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Chalon-sur-Saône to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €28–45
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Besançon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €30
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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Booking & Getting There
Besançon to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon 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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Book your Besançon to Avignon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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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.









