How to travel from Ajaccio to Avignon, France
The distance between Ajaccio and Avignon is around 427km (265 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Ajaccio to Avignon by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Avignon → Ajaccio if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration2h 5m
- Flight time1hr
- Typical cost€260($260)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Nice then take the train to Avignon TGV.
- Duration10h 55m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€155($155)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Bus
Take a ferry to Nice then take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.
- Duration12h 20m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€85($85)
Multiple operators
Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Marseille then drive to Avignon.
- Duration13h 10m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€74($74)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Ajaccio and Avignon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Ajaccio to Avignon by plane, train, ferry, car and bus. The cheapest option is to take a ferry and then drive which costs around €74 ($74) and will take around 13h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €260 ($260).
The distance between Ajaccio and Avignon is around 427km (265 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 391km (243 miles)
It takes around 2h 5m to get from Ajaccio and Avignon by plane and train.
The quickest way to get from Ajaccio to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 5m and will set you back approx €260 ($260).
The cheapest way to travel between Ajaccio and Avignon is to take a ferry and then drive which will typically cost around €74 ($74) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Ajaccio and Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Ajaccio and Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 5m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Ajaccio to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 5m.
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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Ajaccio to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Ajaccio (AJA) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 5m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Ajaccio to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 5m and will usually cost around €260 ($260).
Compare travel optionsbetween Ajaccio and Avignon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 5m | €260($260) | 5 times a day | 427km (265 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 2h 10m | €125($125) | twice daily | 736km (457 miles) |
| Fly to Nice (NCE), train | 4h 55m | €320($320) | every 3 hours | 561km (349 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 5h 15m | €295($295) | 4 times a day | 579km (360 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 10h 55m | €155($155) | once a week | 909km (565 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, Train | 12h 50m | €100($100) | once daily | 439km (273 miles) |
| Ferry to Marseille, Train | 14h 10m | €87($87) | once daily | 476km (296 miles) |
Ferry and Bus | 12h 20m | €85($85) | once a week | 909km (565 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 13h 10m | €74($74) | once daily | 442km (275 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Ajaccio and Avignon
Train operators
Chemins de Fer de la Corse
Ferry operators
Corsica Ferries
La Meridionale
Airlines
Air Corsica
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
Airports near Avignon
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Avignon
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Avignon
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Avignon