The distance between Nice and Avignon is around 260km (161 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 40m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Nice 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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Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Avignon Tgv.
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Take the bus to AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE and then to AVIGNON - Limbert - AVIGNON.
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There are several options for getting from Nice to Avignon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around and will take around 3h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €35 ($35).
The distance between Nice and Avignon is around 260km (161 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 199km (124 miles)
It takes around 3h 20m to get from Nice and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 40m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Nice to Avignon is to drive which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €35 ($35).
The cheapest way to travel between Nice and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Nice and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 20m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Nice and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 3h 20m.
TGV inOui, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Renfe SNCF run train services between Nice and Avignon. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 3h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Nice and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 25m and departs 5 times a day.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Nice and Avignon with no changeovers required. The bus runs 5 times a week and takes 4h 40m.
Zou! LER and FlixBus run regular bus services between Nice and Avignon. Buses run 5 times a day and take around 3h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Nice to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 3h 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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Nice and Avignon. The distance is around 260km (161 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 40m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Nice to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 20m and will usually cost around €75 ($75).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train via Marseille St Charles + 1 similar | 3h 15m | €79($79) | every 3 hours | 316km (196 miles) |
Train | 3h 20m | €75($75) | 5 times a day | 316km (196 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 3h 25m | 5 times a day | 272km (169 miles) | |
Bus to Avignon | 4h 40m | €22($22) | 5 times a week | 318km (197 miles) |
Drive | 2h 40m | €35($35) | on demand | 260km (161 miles) |
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.