How to travel from Metz to Avignon, France

The distance between Metz and Avignon is around 614km (382 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 Metz to Avignon by plane, train, bus and car. 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 Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration2h 25m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €570($570)
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Train

Take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration6h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €140($140)

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Bus

Take the bus to Valence France and then to Avignon.

  • Duration10h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance683km (424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Metz and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Metz to Avignon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 10h 30m. 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 €570 ($570).

The distance between Metz and Avignon is around 614km (382 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 584km (363 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Metz and Avignon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Metz to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €570 ($570).

The cheapest way to travel between Metz and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Metz and Avignon. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Metz and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs twice daily and takes 6h 20m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Metz and Avignon. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 6h 20m, 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 Metz and Avignon. It typically takes around 10h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Metz to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Valence France and Avignon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 10h 30m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Metz and Avignon. Buses run once daily and take around 10h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Metz to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Metz/Nancy (ETZ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 55m.

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 Metz and Avignon. The distance is around 683km (424 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Metz to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €545 ($550).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Metz and Avignon

Transport options from Metz to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train + 2 similar
2h 25m
€570($570)
twice daily614km (382 miles)
Plane and Train2h 55m
€545($550)
5 times a day732km (455 miles)
Train and Plane3h 40m
€145($145)
5 times a day849km (528 miles)
Train + 1 similar
6h 20m
€140($140)
twice daily880km (547 miles)
Train via Luxembourg8h 5m
€160($160)
once a week1,003km (623 miles)
Bus
10h 30m
€44($44)
once daily699km (434 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€125($125)
on demand683km (424 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