How to travel from Lille to Avignon, France

The distance between Lille and Avignon is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lille 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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Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train

Fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration3h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration11h 15m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €43($43)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration8h 30m
  • Distance916km (569 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lille and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Lille to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €43 ($43) and will take around 11h 15m. 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 €255 ($255).

The distance between Lille and Avignon is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 755km (469 miles)

It takes around 3h 50m to get from Lille and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lille to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Lille and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €43 ($43) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lille and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 50m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lille and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 20 mins and takes 3h 50m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lille and Avignon. Trains depart every 20 mins and will take around 3h 50m, 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 Lille and Avignon. It typically takes around 11h 15m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lille to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 15m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lille and Avignon. Buses run twice daily and take around 11h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lille to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Lille Lesquin (LIL) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 45m.

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 Lille and Avignon. The distance is around 916km (569 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lille to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 50m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lille and Avignon

Transport options from Lille to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train + 3 similar
2h 25m
€255($255)
twice daily784km (487 miles)
Plane and Train2h 45m
€160($160)
5 times a day904km (562 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€230($230)
5 times a day1,038km (645 miles)
Bus, Plane and Train3h 60m
€125($125)
5 times a day992km (616 miles)
Train
3h 50m
€160($160)
4 times a day872km (542 miles)
Bus
11h 15m
€43($43)
twice daily906km (563 miles)
Drive
8h 30m
€125($125)
on demand916km (569 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