How to travel from Saint-Nazaire to Avignon, France
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Avignon is around 757km (470 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Saint-Nazaire to Avignon by train, 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 → Saint-Nazaire if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Nantes, plane
Take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration3hrs
- Flight time1h 15m
- Typical cost€135($135)
Multiple operators
5 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Nantes and then to Avignon Tgv.
- Duration6h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical cost€160($160)
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Nazaire and Avignon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Saint-Nazaire to Avignon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train and then fly which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 3hrs.
The distance between Saint-Nazaire and Avignon is around 757km (470 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 659km (409 miles)
It takes around 6h 20m to get from Saint-Nazaire and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €135 ($135).
The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Nazaire and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train and then fly which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Avignon. It typically takes around 6h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct train services that runs from Saint-Nazaire to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Nantes. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 6h 20m.
SNCF, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Saint-Nazaire and Avignon. Trains depart twice a week and will take around 6h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Saint-Nazaire and Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 3hrs.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Nazaire to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Nantes then fly from Nantes (NTE) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 3h 15m.
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-Nazaire and Avignon. The distance is around 962km (598 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Nazaire to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 6h 20m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).
Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Nazaire and Avignon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Nantes, plane + 5 similar | 3hrs | €135($135) | twice daily | 825km (513 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 3h 10m | €150($150) | every 3 hours | 757km (470 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 15m | €155($155) | 5 times a day | 834km (518 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 3h 15m | €285($285) | 5 times a day | 897km (558 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 4h 40m | €280($280) | 5 times a day | 1,052km (653 miles) |
| Train to Nantes, plane | 6h 25m | €230($230) | every 3 hours | 1,188km (738 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 6h 20m | €160($160) | twice a week | 1,098km (682 miles) |
| Train via Saumur | 6h 50m | €170($170) | once a week | 1,129km (701 miles) |
Drive | 9h 5m | €175($175) | on demand | 962km (598 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Saint-Nazaire and Avignon
Airlines
Transavia France
Train operators
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