How to travel from La Rochelle to Avignon, France

The distance between La Rochelle and Avignon is around 752km (467 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from La Rochelle 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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Train to Nantes, plane

Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €170($170)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration5h 55m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux City Centre and then to Avignon.

  • Duration10h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Distance752km (467 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between La Rochelle and Avignon

There are several options for getting from La Rochelle to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 10h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €170 ($170).

The distance between La Rochelle and Avignon is around 752km (467 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 528km (328 miles)

It takes around 5h 55m to get from La Rochelle and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 5m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from La Rochelle to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €170 ($170).

The cheapest way to travel between La Rochelle and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between La Rochelle and Avignon. It typically takes around 5h 55m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from La Rochelle to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 55m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between La Rochelle and Avignon. Trains depart 4 times a week 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 La Rochelle and Avignon. It typically takes around 10h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from La Rochelle to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux City Centre. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 10h 35m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between La Rochelle and Avignon. Buses run once a week and take around 10h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from La Rochelle to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 4h 20m.

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 La Rochelle and Avignon. The distance is around 752km (467 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 5m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from La Rochelle to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 55m and will usually cost around €220 ($220).

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Transport options from La Rochelle to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Nantes, plane + 4 similar
4h 10m
€170($170)
twice daily904km (561 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 20m
€210($210)
5 times a day840km (522 miles)
Train and Plane4h 20m
€185($185)
5 times a day912km (567 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane4h 50m
€130($130)
5 times a day793km (493 miles)
Train to Bordeaux St Jean, plane4h 55m
€180($180)
twice daily889km (552 miles)
Train + 1 similar
5h 55m
€220($220)
4 times a week1,107km (688 miles)
Train via Bordeaux St Jean7h 50m
€135($135)
every 4 hours795km (494 miles)
Bus
10h 35m
€48($48)
once a week787km (489 miles)
Drive
7h 5m
€100($100)
on demand752km (467 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