How to travel from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Avignon, France

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Avignon is around 253km (158 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Avignon by bus, car, plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Bus, Plane and Train

Take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €220($220)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.

  • Duration5h 35m
  • Departs6 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €17($17)
Operated by

Union Ivkoni

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Distance253km (158 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Avignon by bus, car, plane and train. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €17 ($17) and will take around 5h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the bus, then fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €220 ($220).

The distance between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Avignon is around 253km (158 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 188km (117 miles)

It takes around 5h 35m to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Avignon by bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Avignon is to take the bus, then fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €220 ($220).

The cheapest way to travel between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €17 ($17) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

There is no train service that runs between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Avignon. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 35m.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Avignon. It typically takes around 5h 35m and departs 6 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Aéroport Promenade Nice, Nice Airport Arrivals Terminal 2 and Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station. These services run 6 times a week and will take a minimum of 5h 35m.

Union Ivkoni and FlixBus run regular bus services between Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Avignon. Buses run 6 times a week and take around 5h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Avignon. We recommend that you take the bus to Aéroport Promenade Nice then fly from Nice (NCE) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 35m.

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-Paul-de-Vence and Avignon. The distance is around 253km (158 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Avignon is to take the bus which takes, on average, 5h 35m and will usually cost around €17 ($17).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Saint-Paul-de-Vence and Avignon

Transport options from Saint-Paul-de-Vence to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Bus, Plane and Train
2h 35m
€220($220)
twice daily517km (321 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
5h 35m
€17($17)
6 times a week311km (193 miles)
Bus to Avignon6h 35m
€26($26)
6 times a week340km (211 miles)
Drive
2h 35m
€46($46)
on demand253km (158 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