How to travel from Poitiers to Avignon, France

The distance between Poitiers and Avignon is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Poitiers to Avignon by plane, 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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Plane and Train

Fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration1h 55m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €355($355)
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Train

Take the train to St Pierre Des Corps and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration4h 45m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €200($200)

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Bus

Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean and then to Avignon.

  • Duration11h 35m
  • Departsonce a week
  • Typical cost
    €53($53)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration7h 20m
  • Distance691km (429 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Poitiers and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Poitiers to Avignon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €53 ($53) and will take around 11h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €355 ($355).

The distance between Poitiers and Avignon is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 456km (283 miles)

It takes around 1h 55m to get from Poitiers and Avignon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Poitiers to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 1h 55m and will set you back approx €355 ($355).

The cheapest way to travel between Poitiers and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €53 ($53) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Poitiers and Avignon. It typically takes around 4h 45m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Poitiers to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in St Pierre Des Corps. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 4h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Poitiers and Avignon. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 45m, 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 Poitiers and Avignon. It typically takes around 11h 35m and departs once a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Poitiers to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bordeaux Saint-Jean. These services run once a week and will take a minimum of 11h 35m.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Poitiers and Avignon. Buses run once a week and take around 11h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Poitiers to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Poitiers (PIS) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV. instead which will take 1h 55m.

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 Poitiers and Avignon. The distance is around 691km (429 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Poitiers to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 1h 55m and will usually cost around €355 ($355).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Poitiers and Avignon

Transport options from Poitiers to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 1 similar
1h 55m
€355($355)
twice daily595km (370 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train2h 50m
€635($640)
5 times a day719km (447 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 45m
€200($200)
4 times a week965km (600 miles)
Train via St Pierre Des Corps5h 20m
€210($210)
5 times a week1,031km (641 miles)
Bus
11h 35m
€53($53)
once a week850km (528 miles)
Drive
7h 20m
€95($95)
on demand691km (429 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