How to travel from Avignon to Verdon Gorge, France

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.

5 routes found

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 GorgeAvignon if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus

Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and then to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departsevery 20 mins
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then take the bus to Riez - Pré de Foire.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €135($135)
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Drive

Drive to Verdon Gorge.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance204km (127 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Verdon Gorge

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Avignon to Verdon Gorge

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Verdon Gorge

Transport options from Avignon to Verdon Gorge
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus
3hrs
€100($100)
every 20 mins194km (121 miles)
Train and Bus + 2 similar
2h 30m
€135($135)
6 times a week200km (125 miles)
Train and Taxi2h 45m
€225($225)
every 4 hours288km (179 miles)
Train to Marseille St Charles, Bus4h 15m
€120($120)
every 20 mins272km (169 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€28($28)
on demand204km (127 miles)

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Airports near Verdon Gorge

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

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
71km (44 miles) from Verdon Gorge
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
74km (46 miles) from Verdon Gorge
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
95km (59 miles) from Verdon Gorge