How to travel from Besançon to Les Baux-de-Provence, France

The distance between Besançon and Les Baux-de-Provence is around 483km (300 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Besançon to Les Baux-de-Provence 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 Les Baux-de-ProvenceBesançon if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

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

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €155($155)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus to Avignon

Take the bus to Avignon.

  • Duration7h 30m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €36($36)

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Drive

Drive to Les Baux-de-Provence.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Distance506km (314 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Besançon and Les Baux-de-Provence

There are several options for getting from Besançon to Les Baux-de-Provence by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €36 ($36) and will take around 7h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €155 ($155).

The distance between Besançon and Les Baux-de-Provence is around 483km (300 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 400km (249 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Besançon and Les Baux-de-Provence by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Besançon to Les Baux-de-Provence is to take the train which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €155 ($155).

The cheapest way to travel between Besançon and Les Baux-de-Provence, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €36 ($36) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Besançon and Les Baux-de-Provence. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Besançon to Les Baux-de-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu and Avignon TGV. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 4h 10m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Besançon and Les Baux-de-Provence. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Les Baux-de-Provence. It typically takes around 7h 40m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Besançon to Les Baux-de-Provence. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache, Avignon and Gare Centre. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 7h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Besançon and Les Baux-de-Provence. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 7h 40m 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 Les Baux-de-Provence. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 4h 10m.

The closest major airport to Les Baux-de-Provence is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 48km (30 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence. 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 Les Baux-de-Provence. The distance is around 506km (314 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Besançon to Les Baux-de-Provence is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €155 ($155).

How do I get from Besançon to Les Baux-de-Provence

Compare travel optionsbetween Besançon and Les Baux-de-Provence

Transport options from Besançon to Les Baux-de-Provence
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
4h 10m
€155($155)
4 times a day483km (300 miles)
Bus to Avignon + 1 similar
7h 30m
€36($36)
once a week517km (321 miles)
Bus7h 40m
€40($40)
once a week517km (321 miles)
Drive
4h 50m
€90($90)
on demand506km (314 miles)

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Airports near Les Baux-de-Provence

The following major airports near Les Baux-de-Provence offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
48km (30 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
70km (43 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
132km (82 miles) from Les Baux-de-Provence