The distance between Cannes and Avignon is around 232km (144 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Cannes to Avignon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Avignon → Cannes if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Avignon Tgv.
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Take the bus to Avignon.
There are several options for getting from Cannes to Avignon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €20 ($20) and will take around 3h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €32 ($32).
The distance between Cannes and Avignon is around 232km (144 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 183km (114 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Cannes and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Cannes to Avignon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €32 ($32).
The cheapest way to travel between Cannes and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €20 ($20) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Cannes and Avignon. It typically takes around 2h 50m and departs 4 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Cannes and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a day and takes 2h 50m.
TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Cannes and Avignon. Trains depart 4 times a day and will take around 2h 50m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Cannes and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Cannes and Avignon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 3h 55m.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Cannes and Avignon. Buses run once daily and take around 3h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cannes to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 2h 50m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Cannes and Avignon. The distance is around 232km (144 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cannes to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around €70 ($70).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Marseille St Charles + 2 similar | 2h 45m | €74($74) | every 3 hours | 285km (177 miles) |
Train | 2h 50m | €70($70) | 4 times a day | 285km (177 miles) |
Train via Marseille St Charles | 4hrs | €59($59) | every 3 hours | 323km (200 miles) |
Bus | 3h 55m | €20($20) | once daily | 285km (177 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €32($32) | on demand | 232km (144 miles) |
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.