How to travel from Avignon to Bayonne, France

The distance between Avignon and Bayonne is around 619km (385 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Avignon to Bayonne by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ).

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Nimes then Toulouse Matabiau and then to Bayonne.

  • Duration7h 10m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Irun.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Drive

Drive to Bayonne.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Distance619km (385 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Bayonne

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Bayonne by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 10h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Avignon and Bayonne is around 619km (385 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 507km (315 miles)

It takes around 2h 25m to get from Avignon and Bayonne by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Bayonne, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Bayonne. It typically takes around 7h 10m and departs 4 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes and Toulouse Matabiau. These services run 4 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 10m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Bayonne. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 7h 10m, 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 Avignon and Bayonne. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs every 20 mins.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Bayonne. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Irun. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

ALSA run regular bus services between Avignon and Bayonne. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Bayonne. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Biarritz (BIQ). instead which will take 2h 25m.

The closest major airport to Bayonne is Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE) (LDE) which is approximately 124km (77 miles) from Bayonne. Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD) (BOD) and Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS) (TLS) 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 Avignon and Bayonne. The distance is around 619km (385 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Bayonne is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 2h 25m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Bayonne

Transport options from Avignon to Bayonne
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
2h 25m
€175($175)
5 times a day800km (497 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly2h 55m
€285($285)
5 times a day924km (574 miles)
Train
7h 10m
€105($105)
4 times a day666km (414 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€71($71)
every 20 mins728km (452 miles)
Drive
5h 50m
€110($110)
on demand619km (385 miles)

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Airports near Bayonne

The following major airports near Bayonne offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LDE
Tarbes Ossun Lourdes Airport (LDE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
124km (77 miles) from Bayonne
BOD
Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)
International Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Bayonne
TLS
Toulouse–Blagnac Airport (TLS)
International Airport
Distance
230km (143 miles) from Bayonne