How to travel from Besançon to Avignon, France

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.

5 routes found

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.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus to Avignon

Take the bus to Avignon.

  • Duration6h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance478km (297 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Avignon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Avignon

Transport options from Besançon to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 40m
€85($85)
4 times a day456km (283 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 10m
€70($70)
4 times a day462km (287 miles)
Bus to Avignon + 1 similar
6h 25m
€32($32)
once daily483km (300 miles)
Bus6h 30m
€35($35)
every 20 mins482km (299 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€86($86)
on demand478km (297 miles)

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Airports near Avignon

The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Avignon
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Avignon
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Avignon