How to travel from Arles to Avignon, France

The distance between Arles and Avignon is around 35km (21 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 18min.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Arles to Avignon by train, bus, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

🚀 Fastest
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train
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Train

Take the train to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration18min
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €9($9)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to PEM Gare Routière - AVIGNON.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €3($3)
Operated by

Zou! BdR & Vaucluse

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taxi
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Taxi

Take a taxi to Avignon.

  • Duration46min
  • Departson demand
  • Typical cost
    €120($120)
Operated by

Taxi Grès

+ 2 others
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration46min
  • Distance39km (24 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Arles and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Arles to Avignon by train, bus, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €3 ($3) and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 18min, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €9 ($9).

The distance between Arles and Avignon is around 35km (21 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 33km (21 miles)

It takes around 18min to get from Arles and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 46min to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Arles to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 18min and will set you back approx €9 ($9).

The cheapest way to travel between Arles and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €3 ($3) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Arles and Avignon. It typically takes around 18min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Arles and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 18min.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Arles and Avignon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 18min, 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 Arles and Avignon. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Arles and Avignon with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 4 hours and takes 1h 30m.

Zou! BdR & Vaucluse run regular bus services between Arles and Avignon. Buses run every 4 hours and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Arles to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon Centre. instead which will take 18min.

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 Arles and Avignon. The distance is around 39km (24 miles) by road and it will take around 46min in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Arles to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 18min and will usually cost around €9 ($9).

How do I get from Arles to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Arles and Avignon

Transport options from Arles to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
18min
€9($9)
hourly35km (21 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
€3($3)
every 4 hours54km (34 miles)
Taxi
46min
€120($120)
on demand39km (24 miles)
Drive
46min
€6($6)
on demand39km (24 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