How to travel from Grenoble to Avignon, France

The distance between Grenoble and Avignon is around 216km (134 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Grenoble 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 via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud

Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €16($16)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration2h 10m
  • Distance221km (138 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Grenoble and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Grenoble to Avignon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €16 ($16) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €110 ($110).

The distance between Grenoble and Avignon is around 216km (134 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 156km (97 miles)

It takes around 2h 35m to get from Grenoble and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Grenoble to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €110 ($110).

The cheapest way to travel between Grenoble and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €16 ($16) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Grenoble and Avignon. It typically takes around 2h 35m and departs once a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Grenoble and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs once a week and takes 2h 35m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways and TGV inOui run train services between Grenoble and Avignon. Trains depart once a week and will take around 2h 35m, 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 Grenoble and Avignon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs 6 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Grenoble and Avignon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 6 times a week and takes 3hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Grenoble and Avignon. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Grenoble to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon Centre. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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 Grenoble and Avignon. The distance is around 221km (138 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Grenoble to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 35m and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Grenoble and Avignon

Transport options from Grenoble to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar
1h 40m
€110($110)
every 4 hours217km (135 miles)
Train2h 35m
€40($40)
once a week222km (138 miles)
Bus
3hrs
€16($16)
6 times a week216km (134 miles)
Drive
2h 10m
€30($30)
on demand221km (138 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