How to travel from Quimper to Avignon, France
The distance between Quimper and Avignon is around 947km (589 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m.
10 routes found
We've found 10 different ways to get from Quimper 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 → Quimper if you're planning a return trip.
Plane and Train
Fly from Quimper (UIP) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration3h 55m
- Flight time2h 45m
- Typical cost€290($290)
Multiple operators
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Train
Take the train to Rennes and then to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration7h 25m
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€205($205)
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde
Take the bus to Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde then Montpellier and then to Avignon Bus Station.
- Duration16hrs
- Departsonce a week
- Typical cost€42($42)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Quimper and Avignon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Quimper to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €42 ($42) and will take around 16hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €290 ($290).
The distance between Quimper and Avignon is around 947km (589 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 822km (511 miles)
It takes around 7h 25m to get from Quimper and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 45m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Quimper to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €290 ($290).
The cheapest way to travel between Quimper and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €42 ($42) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Quimper and Avignon. It typically takes around 7h 25m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Quimper to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Rennes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 25m.
TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Quimper and Avignon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 25m, 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 Quimper and Avignon. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Quimper to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache and Avignon. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Lasta run regular bus services between Quimper and Avignon. Buses run twice daily and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Quimper to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Brest then fly from Brest (BES) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 4h 25m.
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 Quimper and Avignon. The distance is around 1,128km (701 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 45m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Quimper to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 7h 25m and will usually cost around €205 ($205).
Compare travel optionsbetween Quimper and Avignon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Plane and Train + 5 similar | 3h 55m | €290($290) | 5 times a day | 1,211km (753 miles) |
| Train to Brest, plane | 4h 15m | €190($190) | twice daily | 1,107km (688 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 4h 25m | €275($275) | 5 times a day | 1,126km (700 miles) |
| Train to Rennes, plane | 4h 55m | €300($300) | 5 times a day | 1,083km (673 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 15m | €175($175) | 4 times a day | 947km (589 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 5h 15m | €180($180) | 4 times a day | 1,024km (636 miles) |
Train | 7h 25m | €205($205) | once daily | 1,249km (776 miles) |
Bus via Bordeaux Saint-Jean - Terres de Borde + 1 similar | 16hrs | €42($42) | once a week | 1,181km (734 miles) |
| Bus | 16h 20m | €63($63) | twice daily | 1,173km (729 miles) |
Drive | 10h 45m | €200($200) | on demand | 1,128km (701 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Quimper and Avignon
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
Bus companies
Lasta
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