The distance between Menton and Avignon is around 291km (181 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 60m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Menton 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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Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.
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Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Avignon Tgv.
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Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.
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There are several options for getting from Menton to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €2 ($2) and will take around 5hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €39 ($39).
The distance between Menton and Avignon is around 291km (181 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 217km (135 miles)
It takes around 3h 55m to get from Menton and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 60m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Menton to Avignon is to drive which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €39 ($39).
The cheapest way to travel between Menton and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €2 ($2) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Menton and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Menton to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nice Ville and Marseille St Charles. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 3h 55m.
SNCF, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Menton and Avignon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Menton and Avignon. It typically takes around 5hrs and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Menton to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Place D'Armes - MONACO and Aéroport Terminal 2 - NICE. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 5hrs.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Menton and Avignon. Buses run twice daily and take around 5hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Menton to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 3hrs.
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 Menton and Avignon. The distance is around 291km (181 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 60m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Menton to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €86 ($86).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train and Plane | 3hrs | €275($275) | twice daily | 532km (331 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 3h 55m | €86($86) | every 3 hours | 340km (211 miles) |
Train via Antibes | 4h 20m | €80($80) | every 4 hours | 340km (211 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 5hrs | €2($2) | twice daily | 333km (207 miles) |
Bus to Avignon | 6h 20m | €24($24) | 5 times a week | 352km (219 miles) |
Drive | 2h 60m | €39($39) | on demand | 291km (181 miles) |
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The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.