How to travel from Avignon to Grasse, France

The distance between Avignon and Grasse is around 246km (153 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.

5 routes found

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

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

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Train via Marseille St Charles

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Cannes.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Cannes.

  • Duration4h 55m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)

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Drive

Drive to Grasse.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance246km (153 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Grasse

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Grasse by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €33 ($33).

The distance between Avignon and Grasse is around 246km (153 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Avignon and Grasse by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Grasse is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €33 ($33).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Grasse, 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 Avignon and Grasse. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Antibes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 50m.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Avignon and Grasse. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 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 Avignon and Grasse. It typically takes around 4h 55m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Grasse. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Cannes and Paul Doumer - LE CANNET. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 55m.

FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Avignon and Grasse. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 55m 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 Grasse. We recommend that you take the train to Antibes. instead which will take 3h 50m.

The closest major airport to Grasse is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 23km (14 miles) from Grasse. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) 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 Grasse. The distance is around 246km (153 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Grasse is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €78 ($78).

How do I get from Avignon to Grasse

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Grasse

Transport options from Avignon to Grasse
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Marseille St Charles + 1 similar
3h 15m
€80($80)
every 4 hours304km (189 miles)
Train3h 50m
€78($78)
every 4 hours326km (202 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 55m
€22($22)
once daily298km (185 miles)
Bus via Malijai - Rn 85 - Malijai5h 35m
once a week293km (182 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€33($33)
on demand246km (153 miles)

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Airports near Grasse

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
23km (14 miles) from Grasse
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
88km (55 miles) from Grasse
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
139km (87 miles) from Grasse