How to travel from Nice to Avignon, France

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.

5 routes found

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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Train via Marseille St Charles

Take the train to Marseille St Charles and then to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration3h 15m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €79($79)
Operated bySNCF+ 1 others

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Bus

Take the bus to AIX EN Pce - Gare Routière - AIX EN PROVENCE and then to AVIGNON - Limbert - AVIGNON.

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Departs5 times a day

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Distance260km (161 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Nice and Avignon

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.

Train travel

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.

Bus travel

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.

Flights and Airlines

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.

Drive yourself

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).

How do I get from Nice to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Nice and Avignon

Transport options from Nice to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train via Marseille St Charles + 1 similar
3h 15m
€79($79)
every 3 hours316km (196 miles)
Train3h 20m
€75($75)
5 times a day316km (196 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
3h 25m
5 times a day272km (169 miles)
Bus to Avignon4h 40m
€22($22)
5 times a week318km (197 miles)
Drive
2h 40m
€35($35)
on demand260km (161 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