The distance between Besançon and Avignon is around 456km (283 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Besançon to Avignon 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 Avignon → Besançon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV.
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Take the bus to Avignon.
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There are several options for getting from Besançon to Avignon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).
The distance between Besançon and Avignon is around 456km (283 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 378km (235 miles)
It takes around 3h 40m to get from Besançon and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Besançon to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 3h 40m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).
The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Avignon, 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 Besançon and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs 4 times a day.
There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Avignon. 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 40m.
SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Besançon and Avignon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Besançon and Avignon. It typically takes around 6h 30m and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Avignon. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 6h 30m.
FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Avignon. 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 Besançon to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 3h 40m.
The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Besançon and Avignon. The distance is around 478km (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 Besançon to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train + 1 similar | 3h 40m | €85($85) | 4 times a day | 456km (283 miles) |
Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 5h 10m | €70($70) | 4 times a day | 462km (287 miles) |
Bus to Avignon + 1 similar | 6h 25m | €32($32) | once daily | 483km (300 miles) |
Bus | 6h 30m | €35($35) | every 20 mins | 482km (299 miles) |
Drive | 4h 35m | €86($86) | on demand | 478km (297 miles) |
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.