How to travel from Clermont-Ferrand to Avignon, France

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon is around 351km (218 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Clermont-Ferrand 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.

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Train

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

  • Duration3h 30m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €85($85)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon.

  • Duration5h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €26($26)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Distance388km (241 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Clermont-Ferrand to Avignon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €26 ($26) and will take around 5h 5m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €85 ($85).

The distance between Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon is around 351km (218 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 244km (152 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 3h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 3h 30m and will set you back approx €85 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €26 ($26) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 30m and departs every 4 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Lyon Part Dieu. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 30m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 30m, 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 Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon. It typically takes around 5h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Clermont-Ferrand to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 5h 5m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon. Buses run once daily and take around 5h 5m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Clermont-Ferrand to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon. The distance is around 388km (241 miles) by road and it will take around 3h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Clermont-Ferrand to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €85 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Clermont-Ferrand and Avignon

Transport options from Clermont-Ferrand to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train + 1 similar
3h 30m
€85($85)
every 4 hours442km (275 miles)
Train via Nimes5h 60m
€55($55)
every 20 mins351km (218 miles)
Bus
5h 5m
€26($26)
once daily392km (244 miles)
Drive
3h 55m
€70($70)
on demand388km (241 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