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.
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.
👋 Also check out Avignon → Grenoble if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud and then to Avignon TGV.
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Take the bus to 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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Valence TGV Rhône-Alpes Sud + 1 similar | 1h 40m | €110($110) | every 4 hours | 217km (135 miles) |
Train | 2h 35m | €40($40) | once a week | 222km (138 miles) |
Bus | 3hrs | €16($16) | 6 times a week | 216km (134 miles) |
Drive | 2h 10m | €30($30) | on demand | 221km (138 miles) |
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.