How to travel from Annecy to Avignon, France

The distance between Annecy and Avignon is around 327km (203 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Annecy 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.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon.

  • Duration5h 30m
  • Departs5 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Distance337km (210 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Annecy and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Annecy to Avignon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €22 ($22) and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Annecy and Avignon is around 327km (203 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 241km (149 miles)

It takes around 2h 50m to get from Annecy and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Annecy to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Annecy and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €22 ($22) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Annecy and Avignon. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Annecy and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 4h 25m.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Annecy and Avignon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 2h 50m, 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 Annecy and Avignon. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Annecy and Avignon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 5h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Annecy and Avignon. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 5h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Annecy to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 2h 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 Annecy and Avignon. The distance is around 337km (210 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Annecy to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

How do I get from Annecy to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Annecy and Avignon

Transport options from Annecy to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€150($150)
hourly384km (239 miles)
Train to Avignon Centre4h 25m
€60($60)
once a week343km (213 miles)
Bus
5h 30m
€22($22)
5 times a week327km (203 miles)
Drive
3h 15m
€46($46)
on demand337km (210 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