How to travel from Caen to Avignon, France

The distance between Caen and Avignon is around 789km (490 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Caen 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 Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €335($335)
Operated by

Multiple operators

3 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Paris St Lazare and then to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration5h 50m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration12hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration8h 40m
  • Distance916km (569 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Caen and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Caen to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 12hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €335 ($335).

The distance between Caen and Avignon is around 789km (490 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 703km (437 miles)

It takes around 5h 50m to get from Caen and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Caen to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €335 ($335).

The cheapest way to travel between Caen and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Caen and Avignon. It typically takes around 5h 50m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Caen to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris St Lazare and Gare de Lyon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 50m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Caen and Avignon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 50m, 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 Caen and Avignon. It typically takes around 12hrs and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Caen to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 12hrs.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Caen and Avignon. Buses run twice daily and take around 12hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Caen to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Caen and Avignon. The distance is around 916km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Caen to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 50m and will usually cost around €175 ($175).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Caen and Avignon

Transport options from Caen to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train + 3 similar
2h 25m
€335($335)
twice daily789km (490 miles)
Plane and Train2h 45m
€250($250)
5 times a day865km (537 miles)
Train and Plane4h 45m
€235($235)
5 times a day976km (607 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane5h 5m
€260($260)
5 times a day1,006km (625 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 50m
€175($175)
twice daily901km (560 miles)
Train via Le Mans6hrs
€180($180)
every 20 mins1,007km (626 miles)
Bus
12hrs
€40($40)
twice daily921km (572 miles)
Drive
8h 40m
€125($125)
on demand916km (569 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