How to travel from Arcachon to Avignon, France
The distance between Arcachon and Avignon is around 627km (390 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Arcachon to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Avignon → Arcachon if you're planning a return trip.
Train and Plane
Take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€120($120)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then Nimes and then to Avignon Centre.
- Duration6h 15m
- Departsevery 4 hours
- Typical cost€100($100)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus
Take the train to Bordeaux St Jean then take the bus to Montpellier and then to Avignon Bus Station.
- Duration8h 30m
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€33($33)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arcachon and Avignon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Arcachon to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 8h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €120 ($120).
The distance between Arcachon and Avignon is around 627km (390 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 482km (300 miles)
It takes around 6h 15m to get from Arcachon and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Arcachon to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €120 ($120).
The cheapest way to travel between Arcachon and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Arcachon and Avignon. It typically takes around 6h 15m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Arcachon to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Bordeaux St Jean and Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 15m.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arcachon and Avignon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 15m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Arcachon and Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arcachon to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Pessac Alouette then fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Arcachon and Avignon. The distance is around 627km (390 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arcachon to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 15m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).
Compare travel optionsbetween Arcachon and Avignon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train and Plane + 2 similar | 3hrs | €120($120) | 5 times a day | 639km (397 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 3hrs | €130($130) | twice daily | 734km (456 miles) |
| Train to Pessac Alouette, plane | 6h 10m | €215($215) | every 3 hours | 1,023km (636 miles) |
Train | 6h 15m | €100($100) | every 4 hours | 660km (410 miles) |
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, bus + 1 similar | 8h 30m | €33($33) | once a week | 633km (393 miles) |
| Train and Bus | 9h 25m | €45($45) | 4 times a week | 662km (411 miles) |
Drive | 5h 60m | €115($115) | on demand | 627km (390 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.
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