How to travel from Menton to Avignon, France

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.

6 routes found

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.

👋 Also check out AvignonMenton if you're planning a return trip.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Nice Ville then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €275($275)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Train

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €86($86)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.

  • Duration5hrs
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €2($2)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Distance291km (181 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Menton and Avignon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Menton and Avignon

Transport options from Menton to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
3hrs
€275($275)
twice daily532km (331 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 55m
€86($86)
every 3 hours340km (211 miles)
Train via Antibes4h 20m
€80($80)
every 4 hours340km (211 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5hrs
€2($2)
twice daily333km (207 miles)
Bus to Avignon6h 20m
€24($24)
5 times a week352km (219 miles)
Drive
2h 60m
€39($39)
on demand291km (181 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