The distance between Avignon and Verdon Gorge is around 194km (121 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 30m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Avignon to Verdon Gorge by train, taxi, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Verdon Gorge → Avignon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.
Take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.
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There are several options for getting from Avignon to Verdon Gorge by train, taxi, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 3hrs. 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 €28 ($28).
The distance between Avignon and Verdon Gorge is around 194km (121 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)
It takes around 2h 45m to get from Avignon and Verdon Gorge by train and taxi. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Verdon Gorge is to drive which takes around 2h 30m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Verdon Gorge, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Avignon and Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you drive to Verdon Gorge. instead which will take 2h 30m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avignon and Verdon Gorge. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Avignon to Verdon Gorge. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and Riez - Pré de Foire. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Zou! LER run regular bus services between Avignon and Verdon Gorge. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Verdon Gorge. We recommend that you take the train to Les Arcs Draguignan then take a taxi to Verdon Gorge. instead which will take 2h 45m.
The closest major airport to Verdon Gorge is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge. 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 Verdon Gorge. The distance is around 204km (127 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 Verdon Gorge is to take the train and then take a taxi which takes, on average, 2h 45m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 194km (121 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 2h 30m | €135($135) | 6 times a week | 200km (125 miles) |
Train and Taxi | 2h 45m | €225($225) | every 4 hours | 288km (179 miles) |
Train to Marseille St Charles, Bus | 4h 15m | €120($120) | every 20 mins | 272km (169 miles) |
Drive | 2h 30m | €28($28) | on demand | 204km (127 miles) |
The following major airports near Verdon Gorge offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.