How to travel from Alès to Avignon, France

The distance between Alès and Avignon is around 75km (47 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Alès to Avignon by bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AvignonAlès if you're planning a return trip.

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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €20($20)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon - PEM.

  • Duration1h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
Operated by

liO Occitanie

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance92km (57 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Alès and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Alès to Avignon by bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €20 ($20).

The distance between Alès and Avignon is around 75km (47 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 61km (38 miles)

It takes around 1h 50m to get from Alès and Avignon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Alès to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €20 ($20).

The cheapest way to travel between Alès and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Alès and Avignon. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs hourly.

There are no direct train services that runs from Alès to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run hourly and will take a minimum of 1h 5m.

SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Alès and Avignon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 5m, 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 Alès and Avignon. It typically takes around 1h 50m and departs 4 times a day.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Alès and Avignon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a day and takes 1h 50m.

liO Occitanie run regular bus services between Alès and Avignon. Buses run 4 times a day and take around 1h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Alès to Avignon. We recommend that you take the bus to Avignon - PEM. instead which will take 1h 50m.

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 Alès and Avignon. The distance is around 92km (57 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Alès to Avignon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 1h 50m and will usually cost around .

How do I get from Alès to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Alès and Avignon

Transport options from Alès to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 5m
€20($20)
hourly97km (60 miles)
Bus
1h 50m
4 times a day75km (47 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€17($17)
on demand92km (57 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