How to travel from Avignon to Nancy, France

The distance between Avignon and Nancy is around 632km (392 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Avignon to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly

Take the train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ).

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €405($410)
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Train

Take the train to Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Nancy.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Nancy.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Nancy.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance632km (392 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Nancy

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Nancy by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) 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 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €405 ($410).

The distance between Avignon and Nancy is around 632km (392 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 538km (334 miles)

It takes around 4h 35m to get from Avignon and Nancy by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Nancy is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €405 ($410).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Nancy, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Nancy. It typically takes around 4h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Nancy with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 6h 35m.

TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Nancy. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 35m, 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 Nancy. It typically takes around 8h 30m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Nancy. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 30m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Avignon and Nancy. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 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 Nancy. We recommend that you take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Metz/Nancy (ETZ). instead which will take 2h 50m.

The closest major airport to Nancy is Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) which is approximately 32km (20 miles) from Nancy. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) (CDG) 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 Nancy. The distance is around 632km (392 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Nancy is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Transport options from Avignon to Nancy
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV, Fly + 2 similar
2h 35m
€405($410)
every 4 hours634km (394 miles)
Train and Plane2h 50m
€470($470)
5 times a day752km (468 miles)
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane3h 55m
€110($110)
5 times a day908km (564 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 35m
€190($190)
4 times a week949km (590 miles)
Train to Nancy6h 35m
€160($160)
once daily875km (544 miles)
Bus
8h 30m
€44($44)
4 times a week642km (399 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€85($85)
on demand632km (392 miles)

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Airports near Nancy

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

ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
32km (20 miles) from Nancy
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
158km (98 miles) from Nancy
CDG
Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
International Airport
Distance
267km (166 miles) from Nancy