How to travel from Marseille to Avignon, France

The distance between Marseille and Avignon is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 35min.

2 routes found

We've found 2 different ways to get from Marseille to Avignon by train 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

Take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration35min
  • Departsevery 30 mins
  • Typical cost
    €39($39)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance102km (64 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Marseille and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Marseille to Avignon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €39 ($39) and will take around 35min.

The distance between Marseille and Avignon is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 86km (53 miles)

It takes around 35min to get from Marseille and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Marseille to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 35min and will set you back approx €39 ($39).

The cheapest way to travel between Marseille and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €39 ($39) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Marseille and Avignon. It typically takes around 35min and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Marseille and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 35min.

TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Marseille and Avignon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 35min, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Marseille and Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 35min.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Marseille to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 35min.

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 Marseille and Avignon. The distance is around 102km (64 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Marseille to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 35min and will usually cost around €39 ($39).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Marseille and Avignon

Transport options from Marseille to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
35min
€39($39)
every 30 mins93km (58 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€14($14)
on demand102km (64 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