How to travel from Paris to Avignon, France

The distance between Paris and Avignon is around 651km (405 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Paris 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)
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4 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €110($110)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon.

  • Duration8h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)

1 similiar route

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration6h 30m
  • Distance687km (427 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Paris and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Paris to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €23 ($23) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €200 ($200).

The distance between Paris and Avignon is around 651km (405 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 578km (359 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Paris and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 30m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Paris to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €200 ($200).

The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €23 ($23) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Avignon. It typically takes around 2h 40m and departs every 2 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Paris and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 2 hours and takes 2h 40m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Paris and Avignon. Trains depart every 2 hours and will take around 2h 40m, 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 Paris and Avignon. It typically takes around 8h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Avignon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 9h 55m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Paris and Avignon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 8h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Paris to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2hrs.

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 Paris and Avignon. The distance is around 687km (427 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 30m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €110 ($110).

How do I get from Paris to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Paris and Avignon

Transport options from Paris to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 4 similar
2hrs
€200($200)
every 4 hours729km (453 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train2h 30m
€160($160)
twice daily655km (407 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train2h 30m
€200($200)
hourly766km (476 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train2h 40m
€115($115)
every 4 hours695km (432 miles)
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train2h 45m
€235($235)
every 3 hours736km (457 miles)
Train
2h 40m
€110($110)
hourly651km (405 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
8h 35m
€40($40)
4 times a week686km (426 miles)
Bus to Avignon - Le Pontet9h 55m
€23($23)
twice daily690km (429 miles)
Drive
6h 30m
€95($95)
on demand687km (427 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