How to travel from Reims to Avignon, France

The distance between Reims and Avignon is around 714km (443 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

9 routes found

We've found 9 different ways to get from Reims 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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Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane

Take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 10m
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
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Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu and then to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)

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Bus

Take the bus to Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departstwice a week
  • Typical cost
    €33($33)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration6h 40m
  • Distance714km (443 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Reims and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Reims to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €33 ($33) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €240 ($240).

The distance between Reims and Avignon is around 714km (443 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 593km (369 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Reims and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Reims to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €240 ($240).

The cheapest way to travel between Reims and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €33 ($33) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Reims and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 35m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct train services that runs from Reims to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Champagne-Ardenne TGV and Lyon Part Dieu. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 3h 35m.

TGV inOui, SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Reims and Avignon. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 3h 35m, 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 Reims and Avignon. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs twice a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Reims to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 11hrs.

RegioJet, Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Reims and Avignon. Buses run twice a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Reims to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV then fly from Paris CDG (CDG) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 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 Reims and Avignon. The distance is around 714km (443 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reims to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €190 ($190).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Reims and Avignon

Transport options from Reims to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane + 4 similar
2h 35m
€240($240)
5 times a week752km (467 miles)
Train to Aéroport Charles-de-Gaulle TGV, plane2h 45m
€250($250)
5 times a week836km (520 miles)
Train and Plane2h 55m
€255($255)
5 times a week862km (536 miles)
Train to Paris l'Est, plane3h 20m
€240($240)
5 times a day881km (547 miles)
Train to Paris l'Est, plane3h 45m
€215($215)
every 4 hours852km (529 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 35m
€190($190)
4 times a week767km (477 miles)
Train via Lyon Part Dieu5h 15m
€150($150)
4 times a week769km (478 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€33($33)
twice a week823km (512 miles)
Drive
6h 40m
€95($95)
on demand714km (443 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