How to travel from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Avignon, France

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Avignon is around 93km (58 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 53min.

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We've found 2 different ways to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Avignon by train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out AvignonMontpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) if you're planning a return trip.

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Take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration53min
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Distance93km (58 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Avignon by train and car. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 53min.

The distance between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Avignon is around 93km (58 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 80km (49 miles)

It takes around 53min to get from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) 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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 53min and will set you back approx €40 ($40).

The cheapest way to travel between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Avignon. It typically takes around 53min and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Montpellier - Gare de Montpellier Sud de France and Nimes Pont Du Gard. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 53min.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Avignon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 53min, 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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Avignon Centre. instead which will take 53min.

Flights and Airlines

The easiest way to get to Avignon from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) is to take the train which will take 53min and cost around €40 ($40).

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Nimes Pont Du Gard and then to Avignon Centre. instead which will take 53min.

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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) and Avignon. The distance is around 93km (58 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 Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 53min and will usually cost around €40 ($40).

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Transport options from Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
53min
€40($40)
every 3 hours94km (59 miles)
Drive
1h 10m
€13($13)
on demand93km (58 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