How to travel from Brest to Avignon, France

The distance between Brest and Avignon is around 947km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Brest 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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Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train

Fly from Brest (BES) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration2h 50m
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to Rennes and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration7h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €205($205)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration17h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration11h 30m
  • Distance1,195km (743 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Brest and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Brest to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 17h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between Brest and Avignon is around 947km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 868km (540 miles)

It takes around 7h 25m to get from Brest and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Brest to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between Brest and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Brest and Avignon. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs 5 times a day.

There are no direct train services that runs from Brest to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes and Avignon TGV. These services run 5 times a day and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Brest and Avignon. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 7h 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 Brest and Avignon. It typically takes around 17h 40m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Brest to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Avignon - Le Pontet. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 17h 40m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Brest and Avignon. Buses run once daily and take around 17h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Brest to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Brest (BES) to Montpellier (MPL) then take the train to Nîmes Pont du Gard. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Brest and Avignon. The distance is around 1,195km (743 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Brest to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Brest and Avignon

Transport options from Brest to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train + 1 similar
2h 50m
€170($170)
every 4 hours1,006km (625 miles)
Plane and Train2h 55m
€205($205)
hourly947km (589 miles)
Train + 1 similar
7h 25m
€205($205)
5 times a day1,257km (781 miles)
Train via Rennes9h 30m
€250($250)
3 times a week1,441km (895 miles)
Bus
17h 40m
€73($73)
once daily1,247km (775 miles)
Drive
11h 30m
€160($160)
on demand1,195km (743 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