How to travel from Nantes to Avignon, France
The distance between Nantes and Avignon is around 694km (431 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m.
7 routes found
We've found 7 different ways to get from Nantes to Avignon by train, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Avignon → Nantes if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration2h 20m
- Flight time1h 25m
- Typical cost€130($130)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Avignon TGV.
- Duration5h 40m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€170($170)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nantes and Avignon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Nantes to Avignon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to fly and then take the train which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 2h 20m.
The distance between Nantes and Avignon is around 694km (431 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 614km (381 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Nantes and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 30m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nantes to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 20m and will set you back approx €130 ($130).
The cheapest way to travel between Nantes and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to fly and then take the train which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nantes and Avignon. It typically takes around 5h 40m and departs once daily.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nantes and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 5h 40m.
TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Nantes and Avignon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 5h 40m, 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 Nantes and Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 20m.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nantes to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 20m.
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 Nantes and Avignon. The distance is around 914km (568 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 30m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nantes to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €170 ($170).
Compare travel optionsbetween Nantes and Avignon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 3 similar | 2h 20m | €130($130) | hourly | 771km (479 miles) |
| Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train | 2h 35m | €140($140) | every 3 hours | 694km (431 miles) |
| Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 2h 45m | €150($150) | once a week | 762km (473 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 55m | €205($205) | every 3 hours | 989km (615 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 5h 40m | €170($170) | once daily | 1,033km (642 miles) |
| Train via Lyon Part Dieu | 7h 20m | €175($175) | every 20 mins | 1,063km (661 miles) |
Drive | 8h 30m | €125($125) | on demand | 914km (568 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Nantes and Avignon
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Airports near Avignon
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
- Distance
- 66km (41 miles) from Avignon
Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL)
- Distance
- 80km (49 miles) from Avignon
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
- Distance
- 145km (90 miles) from Avignon