How to travel from Orleans to Avignon, France
The distance between Orleans and Avignon is around 667km (414 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Orleans to Avignon by train, bus, 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 → Orleans if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration3h 45m
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€215($215)
Multiple operators
4 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Paris Austerlitz and then to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration4hrs
- Departsevery 3 hours
- Typical cost€140($140)
Multiple train operators
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Lyon Gare Perrache and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.
- Duration8h 55m
- Departs6 times a week
- Typical cost€14($14)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Orleans and Avignon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Orleans to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €14 ($14) and will take around 8h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).
The distance between Orleans and Avignon is around 667km (414 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 493km (307 miles)
It takes around 4hrs to get from Orleans and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Orleans to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).
The cheapest way to travel between Orleans and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €14 ($14) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Orleans and Avignon. It typically takes around 4hrs and departs every 3 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Orleans to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Paris Austerlitz and Paris Gare De Lyon. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 4hrs.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Orleans and Avignon. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 4hrs, 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 Orleans and Avignon. It typically takes around 8h 55m and departs 6 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Orleans to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Gare Perrache. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 8h 55m.
Union Ivkoni - Unibus, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Orleans and Avignon. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 8h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Orleans to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Paris Austerlitz then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 4h 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 Orleans and Avignon. The distance is around 672km (418 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Orleans to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4hrs and will usually cost around €140 ($140).
Compare travel optionsbetween Orleans and Avignon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane + 4 similar | 3h 45m | €215($215) | 5 times a day | 854km (531 miles) |
| Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 4hrs | €235($235) | every 4 hours | 866km (538 miles) |
| Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 4h 10m | €195($195) | every 4 hours | 825km (513 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 10m | €240($240) | 5 times a day | 892km (554 miles) |
| Train to Paris Austerlitz, plane | 5h 30m | €190($190) | every 4 hours | 1,019km (633 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 4hrs | €140($140) | every 3 hours | 775km (481 miles) |
| Train via Vierzon Ville | 7hrs | €265($265) | every 20 mins | 667km (414 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 55m | €14($14) | 6 times a week | 731km (454 miles) |
| Bus via Clermont-Ferrand | 9h 20m | €46($46) | 4 times a week | 695km (432 miles) |
Drive | 6h 25m | €90($90) | on demand | 672km (418 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Orleans and Avignon
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Luxair
Air Corsica
Train operators
Bus companies
Union Ivkoni - Unibus
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