The distance between Avignon and Besançon is around 438km (272 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Avignon to Besançon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Besançon → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte.
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Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Besançon.
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There are several options for getting from Avignon to Besançon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Avignon and Besançon is around 438km (272 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)
It takes around 3h 50m to get from Avignon and Besançon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Besançon is to take the train which takes around 3h 50m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Besançon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Besançon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Avignon and Besançon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avignon and Besançon. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Besançon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Le Lac and Lyon Perrache. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Avignon and Besançon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Besançon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Besancon Viotte. instead which will take 3h 50m.
The closest major airport to Besançon is Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) which is approximately 50km (31 miles) from Besançon. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Avignon and Besançon. The distance is around 477km (297 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Besançon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 50m | €85($85) | 4 times a day | 438km (272 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 5h 10m | €70($70) | 4 times a day | 444km (276 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 6h 30m | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 483km (300 miles) |
Bus to Besançon | 6h 50m | €32($32) | once daily | 484km (301 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €86($86) | on demand | 477km (297 miles) |
The following major airports near Besançon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.