How to travel from Montpellier to Avignon, France

The distance between Montpellier and Avignon is around 96km (60 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m.

3 routes found

We've found 3 different ways to get from Montpellier to Avignon by 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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Train

Take the train to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration1h 10m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €19($19)
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.

  • Duration1h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
Operated by

Union Ivkoni - Unibus

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration1h 15m
  • Distance96km (60 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Montpellier and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Montpellier to Avignon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 1h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €19 ($19).

The distance between Montpellier and Avignon is around 96km (60 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 84km (52 miles)

It takes around 1h 10m to get from Montpellier and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Montpellier to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 1h 10m and will set you back approx €19 ($19).

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

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Montpellier and Avignon. It typically takes around 1h 10m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Montpellier and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 1h 10m.

SNCF run train services between Montpellier and Avignon. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 1h 10m, 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 Montpellier and Avignon. It typically takes around 1h 30m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Montpellier and Avignon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 1h 30m.

Union Ivkoni - Unibus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Montpellier and Avignon. Buses run once daily and take around 1h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Montpellier to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon Centre. instead which will take 1h 10m.

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 and Avignon. The distance is around 96km (60 miles) by road and it will take around 1h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Montpellier to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 10m and will usually cost around €19 ($19).

How do I get from Montpellier to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Montpellier and Avignon

Transport options from Montpellier to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 10m
€19($19)
every 2 hours98km (61 miles)
Bus
1h 30m
once daily104km (65 miles)
Drive
1h 15m
€13($13)
on demand96km (60 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