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.
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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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Plane and Train + 4 similar | 2hrs | €200($200) | every 4 hours | 729km (453 miles) |
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train | 2h 30m | €160($160) | twice daily | 655km (407 miles) |
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train | 2h 30m | €200($200) | hourly | 766km (476 miles) |
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), Train | 2h 40m | €115($115) | every 4 hours | 695km (432 miles) |
Fly to Montpellier (MPL), train | 2h 45m | €235($235) | every 3 hours | 736km (457 miles) |
Train | 2h 40m | €110($110) | hourly | 651km (405 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 8h 35m | €40($40) | 4 times a week | 686km (426 miles) |
Bus to Avignon - Le Pontet | 9h 55m | €23($23) | twice daily | 690km (429 miles) |
Drive | 6h 30m | €95($95) | on demand | 687km (427 miles) |
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