How to travel from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Avignon, France

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Avignon is around 639km (397 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz 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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Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train

Fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)
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Train

Take the train to Toulouse Matabiau then Nimes and then to Avignon Centre.

  • Duration7h 5m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
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Bus

Take the bus to Toulouse and then to Avignon.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €45($45)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration6hrs
  • Distance639km (397 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Avignon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €45 ($45) and will take around 9h 25m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €175 ($175).

The distance between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Avignon is around 639km (397 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 524km (326 miles)

It takes around 3h 30m to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Avignon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 45m and will set you back approx €175 ($175).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €45 ($45) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Avignon. It typically takes around 7h 5m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Toulouse Matabiau and Nimes. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 7h 5m.

SNCF and TGV inOui run train services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Avignon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 7h 5m, 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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Avignon. It typically takes around 9h 25m and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Toulouse and Avignon. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 25m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Avignon. Buses run once daily and take around 9h 25m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Biarritz (BIQ) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 3h 30m.

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 Saint-Jean-de-Luz and Avignon. The distance is around 639km (397 miles) by road and it will take around 6hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around €285 ($285).

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Transport options from Saint-Jean-de-Luz to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train + 4 similar
2h 45m
€175($175)
twice daily813km (505 miles)
Plane and Train3h 30m
€285($285)
5 times a day937km (583 miles)
Fly to Marseille (MRS), Train4hrs
€300($300)
5 times a day1,253km (778 miles)
Train to Pau, plane4h 25m
€375($375)
once daily684km (425 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€160($160)
5 times a day801km (498 miles)
Train
7h 5m
€105($105)
once daily689km (428 miles)
Bus
9h 25m
€45($45)
once daily676km (420 miles)
Drive
6hrs
€115($115)
on demand639km (397 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