How to travel from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Avignon, France

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Avignon is around 924km (574 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Avignon by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AvignonCherbourg-en-Cotentin if you're planning a return trip.

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Train to Caen, plane

Take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €365($365)
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Train

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

  • Duration6h 10m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €165($165)

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,039km (646 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Avignon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €165 ($165) and will take around 6h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €365 ($365).

The distance between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Avignon is around 924km (574 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 800km (497 miles)

It takes around 6h 10m to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €365 ($365).

The cheapest way to travel between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €165 ($165) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Avignon. It typically takes around 6h 10m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin 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 every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 6h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Avignon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 6h 10m, 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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 3h 55m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Caen then fly from Caen (CFR) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 4h 15m.

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 Cherbourg-en-Cotentin and Avignon. The distance is around 1,039km (646 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 10m and will usually cost around €165 ($165).

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Transport options from Cherbourg-en-Cotentin to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Caen, plane + 3 similar
3h 55m
€365($365)
twice daily924km (574 miles)
Train and Plane4h 15m
€205($205)
5 times a day1,000km (621 miles)
Train to Paris St Lazare, plane6hrs
€235($235)
5 times a day1,104km (686 miles)
Train to Lison, plane6h 15m
€295($295)
twice daily1,135km (705 miles)
Train + 2 similar
6h 10m
€165($165)
every 4 hours1,027km (638 miles)
Train via Paris St Lazare7h 15m
€165($165)
every 20 mins1,034km (642 miles)
Train via Chambéry-Challes-les-Eaux11hrs
€500($500)
once a week1,185km (736 miles)
Drive
10hrs
€185($185)
on demand1,039km (646 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