How to travel from Bordeaux to Avignon, France

The distance between Bordeaux and Avignon is around 574km (357 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Bordeaux to Avignon 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €90($90)
Operated by

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Train

Take the train to Nimes and then to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.

  • Duration7h 45m
  • Departs5 times a week
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration5h 25m
  • Distance574km (357 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bordeaux and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Bordeaux to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 7h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €90 ($90).

The distance between Bordeaux and Avignon is around 574km (357 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 439km (273 miles)

It takes around 5h 25m to get from Bordeaux and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 5h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Bordeaux to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €90 ($90).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Bordeaux and Avignon. It typically takes around 5h 25m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Bordeaux to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nimes. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 5h 25m.

SNCF run train services between Bordeaux and Avignon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 5h 25m, 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 Bordeaux and Avignon. It typically takes around 7h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Bordeaux and Avignon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 4 times a week and takes 7h 45m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus run regular bus services between Bordeaux and Avignon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 7h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bordeaux to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Bordeaux (BOD) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 40m.

The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) 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 Bordeaux and Avignon. The distance is around 574km (357 miles) by road and it will take around 5h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bordeaux to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 25m and will usually cost around €100 ($100).

How do I get from Bordeaux to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Bordeaux and Avignon

Transport options from Bordeaux to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 2 similar
2h 40m
€90($90)
5 times a day593km (369 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train2h 40m
€140($140)
twice daily689km (428 miles)
Fly to Nice (NCE), train5h 45m
€185($185)
every 3 hours978km (608 miles)
Train
5h 25m
€100($100)
every 4 hours602km (374 miles)
Bus
7h 45m
5 times a week612km (380 miles)
Drive
5h 25m
€77($77)
on demand574km (357 miles)

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Airports near Avignon

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

MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
66km (41 miles) from Avignon
MPL
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
Domestic Airport
Distance
80km (49 miles) from Avignon
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
145km (90 miles) from Avignon