How to travel from Avignon to Quimper, France
The distance between Avignon and Quimper is around 949km (590 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Avignon to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Quimper → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly
Take the train to Aix En Provence Tgv then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Quimper (UIP).
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€315($315)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Rennes and then to Quimper.
- Duration7h 20m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€205($205)
Bus via Montpellier
Take the bus to Montpellier then Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde and then to Quimper Est.
- Duration16h 15m
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€37($37)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Quimper
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Avignon to Quimper by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €37 ($37) and will take around 16h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).
The distance between Avignon and Quimper is around 949km (590 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 822km (511 miles)
It takes around 7h 20m to get from Avignon and Quimper by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Quimper is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €315 ($315).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Quimper, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €37 ($37) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Quimper. It typically takes around 7h 20m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Avignon to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 20m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and SNCF run train services between Avignon and Quimper. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 20m, 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 Quimper. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Quimper. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord run regular bus services between Avignon and Quimper. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 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 Quimper. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Brest (BES) then take the train to Quimper. instead which will take 4h 20m.
The closest major airport to Quimper is Pluguffan Airport (UIP) (UIP) which is approximately 6km (3 miles) from Quimper. Brest Bretagne Airport (BES) (BES) and Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) (NTE) 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 Quimper. The distance is around 1,130km (702 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Quimper is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 20m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Quimper
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, Fly + 6 similar | 3h 45m | €315($315) | 5 times a day | 1,211km (753 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 4h 15m | €265($265) | 5 times a day | 1,126km (700 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 20m | €190($190) | 5 times a day | 1,106km (687 miles) |
| Train to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv, plane | 4h 35m | €185($185) | 5 times a day | 1,047km (651 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 4h 35m | €270($270) | 5 times a day | 1,083km (673 miles) |
| Train to Aix En Provence Tgv, plane | 5h 5m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 1,025km (637 miles) |
| Train to Montpellier Sud De France, plane | 5h 20m | €180($180) | 4 times a day | 949km (590 miles) |
Train | 7h 20m | €205($205) | once daily | 1,249km (776 miles) |
Bus via Montpellier + 1 similar | 16h 15m | €37($37) | 3 times a week | 1,183km (735 miles) |
| Bus | 16h 30m | €59($59) | twice daily | 1,171km (728 miles) |
Drive | 10h 50m | €205($205) | on demand | 1,130km (702 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Avignon and Quimper
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord
Airports near Quimper
The following major airports near Quimper offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Pluguffan Airport (UIP)
- Distance
- 6km (3 miles) from Quimper
Brest Bretagne Airport (BES)
- Distance
- 55km (34 miles) from Quimper
Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)
- Distance
- 209km (130 miles) from Quimper