How to travel from Chamonix to Avignon, France

The distance between Chamonix and Avignon is around 369km (229 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 4hrs.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Chamonix 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 AvignonChamonix if you're planning a return trip.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Flight time50min
  • Typical cost
    €260($260)
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Train

Take the train to Bellegarde then Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €210($210)
Operated bySwiss Railways+ 2 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Grenoble-Gare-Routière and then to Avignon.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €32($32)
Operated by

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration4hrs
  • Distance369km (229 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Chamonix and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Chamonix to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €32 ($32) and will take around 6h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 4hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €50 ($50).

The distance between Chamonix and Avignon is around 369km (229 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 274km (170 miles)

It takes around 5hrs to get from Chamonix and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Chamonix to Avignon is to drive which takes around 4hrs and will set you back approx €50 ($50).

The cheapest way to travel between Chamonix and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €32 ($32) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Chamonix and Avignon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Chamonix to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St-Gervais-les-Bains-le-Fayet, Bellegarde and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 5hrs.

Swiss Railways, SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Chamonix and Avignon. Trains depart every 3 hours 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

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Chamonix and Avignon. It typically takes around 6h 45m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Chamonix to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Grenoble-Gare-Routière. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 6h 45m.

Swiss PostAuto and FlixBus run regular bus services between Chamonix and Avignon. Buses run once a week and take around 6h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Chamonix to Avignon. We recommend that you take the bus to Lyon - Saint-Exupéry Airport then fly from Lyon (LYS) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 4h 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 Chamonix and Avignon. The distance is around 369km (229 miles) by road and it will take around 4hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Chamonix to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5hrs and will usually cost around €210 ($210).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Chamonix and Avignon

Transport options from Chamonix to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
4h 45m
€260($260)
every 20 mins564km (350 miles)
Train
5hrs
€210($210)
every 3 hours476km (296 miles)
Bus
6h 45m
€32($32)
once a week377km (234 miles)
Drive
4hrs
€50($50)
on demand369km (229 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