The distance between Avignon and Nice is around 260km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Avignon to Nice 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 Nice → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Nice-Ville.
Take the bus to AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE and then to NICE - Gare Routière - NICE.
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There are several options for getting from Avignon to Nice by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Avignon and Nice is around 260km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)
It takes around 3h 25m to get from Avignon and Nice by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Nice is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Nice. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Nice with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 25m.
TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Nice. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avignon and Nice. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Avignon and Nice with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 45m.
Zou! LER and FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Nice. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Nice. We recommend that you take the train to Nice-Ville. instead which will take 3h 25m.
The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Avignon and Nice. The distance is around 260km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Nice is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 25m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 3h 25m | €75($75) | every 4 hours | 316km (196 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 30m | 5 times a day | 267km (166 miles) | |
Bus to Nice | 4h 45m | €21($21) | 5 times a week | 313km (195 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €35($35) | on demand | 260km (161 miles) |
The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.