How to travel from Grasse to Avignon, France

The distance between Grasse and Avignon is around 245km (152 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Grasse 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration3h 10m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €80($80)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €22($22)

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration2h 30m
  • Distance245km (152 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grasse and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Grasse to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 5h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Grasse and Avignon is around 245km (152 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 173km (108 miles)

It takes around 3h 10m to get from Grasse and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grasse to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grasse and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 10m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Grasse to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Cannes and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 10m.

SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Grasse and Avignon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 10m, 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 Grasse and Avignon. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Grasse to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paul Doumer - LE CANNET and Cannes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

FlixBus and Zou! LER run regular bus services between Grasse and Avignon. Buses run once daily and take around 4h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grasse to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 2h 25m.

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 Grasse and Avignon. The distance is around 245km (152 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grasse to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 10m and will usually cost around €80 ($80).

How do I get from Grasse to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Grasse and Avignon

Transport options from Grasse to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train
2h 25m
€265($265)
twice daily538km (334 miles)
Train
3h 10m
€80($80)
every 3 hours304km (189 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
4h 45m
€22($22)
once daily301km (187 miles)
Bus via Malijai - Rn 85 - Malijai5h 30m
once a week281km (174 miles)
Drive
2h 30m
€33($33)
on demand245km (152 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