How to travel from Dunkirk to Avignon, France

The distance between Dunkirk and Avignon is around 864km (537 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Dunkirk 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 AvignonDunkirk if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Lille Europe then fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time1h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
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Train

Take the train to Paris Nord and then to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration13h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Distance989km (615 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dunkirk and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Dunkirk to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 13h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Dunkirk and Avignon is around 864km (537 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 809km (502 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from Dunkirk and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Dunkirk to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Dunkirk and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Dunkirk and Avignon. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Dunkirk to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Nord and Gare de Lyon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Dunkirk and Avignon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 5h 55m, 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 Dunkirk and Avignon. It typically takes around 13h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Dunkirk to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and Avignon - Le Pontet. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 20m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Dunkirk and Avignon. Buses run twice daily and take around 13h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Dunkirk 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 3hrs.

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 Dunkirk and Avignon. The distance is around 989km (615 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dunkirk to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €185 ($185).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Dunkirk and Avignon

Transport options from Dunkirk to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 3 similar
3hrs
€150($150)
every 4 hours984km (612 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 15m
€290($290)
once a week864km (537 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 20m
€245($245)
every 4 hours964km (599 miles)
Train to Lille Europe, plane3h 55m
€240($240)
every 4 hours1,118km (694 miles)
Train + 2 similar
5h 55m
€185($185)
twice daily954km (593 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 15m
€165($165)
once daily970km (603 miles)
Train via Lille Flandres6h 15m
€165($165)
6 times a week959km (596 miles)
Bus
13h 20m
€44($44)
twice daily992km (616 miles)
Drive
9h 15m
€135($135)
on demand989km (615 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