How to travel from Calais to Avignon, France
The distance between Calais and Avignon is around 893km (555 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
11 routes found
We've found 11 different ways to get from Calais 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.
👋 Also check out Avignon → Calais if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Lille Europe, plane
Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€275($275)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Lille Flandres and then to Avignon TGV.
- Duration5hrs
- Departsevery 20 mins
- Typical cost€180($180)
Multiple train operators
2 similiar routes
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Lille Europe then take the bus to Paris and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.
- Duration11h 50m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€66($66)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Calais and Avignon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Calais to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then take the bus which costs around €66 ($66) and will take around 11h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €275 ($275).
The distance between Calais and Avignon is around 893km (555 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 810km (503 miles)
It takes around 5hrs to get from Calais and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Calais to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx €275 ($275).
The cheapest way to travel between Calais and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then take the bus which will typically cost around €66 ($66) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Calais and Avignon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct train services that runs from Calais to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lille Flandres. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Calais and Avignon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 5hrs, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Calais and Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 3h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Calais to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 3h 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 Calais and Avignon. The distance is around 982km (610 miles) by road and it will take around 9hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Calais to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €180 ($180).
Compare travel optionsbetween Calais and Avignon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Lille Europe, plane + 5 similar | 3h 20m | €275($275) | 4 times a week | 893km (555 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 40m | €180($180) | 4 times a week | 1,013km (629 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 5m | €285($285) | 4 times a week | 1,048km (651 miles) |
| Train to Lille Europe, plane | 4h 35m | €250($250) | 4 times a week | 1,146km (712 miles) |
| Train to Lille Flandres, plane | 4h 50m | €275($275) | 5 times a day | 1,063km (660 miles) |
| Train, Bus and Plane | 4h 55m | €145($145) | 4 times a week | 1,100km (684 miles) |
Train + 2 similar | 5hrs | €180($180) | every 20 mins | 974km (606 miles) |
| Train via Lille Flandres | 6h 20m | €180($180) | 6 times a week | 991km (616 miles) |
| Train via Paris Nord | 6h 35m | €185($185) | twice daily | 960km (597 miles) |
Train and Bus | 11h 50m | €66($66) | twice daily | 1,012km (629 miles) |
Drive | 9hrs | €130($130) | on demand | 982km (610 miles) |
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Train operators
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Bus companies
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Airports near Avignon
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Avignon
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Avignon
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Avignon