How to travel from Strasbourg to Avignon, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Avignon is around 595km (370 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg (SXB) to Lyon (LYS) then take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration2hrs
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €315($315)
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Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv

Take the train to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv and then to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache and then to Avignon - Le Pontet.

  • Duration9h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €44($44)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration6h 50m
  • Distance715km (444 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Strasbourg and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Avignon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €44 ($44) and will take around 9h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €315 ($315).

The distance between Strasbourg and Avignon is around 595km (370 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 563km (350 miles)

It takes around 2h 30m to get from Strasbourg and Avignon by plane and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 50m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2hrs and will set you back approx €315 ($315).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €44 ($44) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Strasbourg and Avignon. It typically takes around 5h 30m and departs 5 times a day.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strasbourg and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs 5 times a day and takes 5h 30m.

TGV inOui and SNCF run train services between Strasbourg and Avignon. Trains depart 5 times a day and will take around 5h 30m, 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 Strasbourg and Avignon. It typically takes around 9h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Strasbourg to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Lyon Perrache. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 9h 55m.

FlixBus, Blablabus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Avignon. Buses run twice daily and take around 9h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Strasbourg to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Strasbourg (SXB) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 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 Strasbourg and Avignon. The distance is around 715km (444 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 50m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Strasbourg to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 30m and will usually cost around €245 ($245).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Avignon

Transport options from Strasbourg to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly to Lyon (LYS), Train + 1 similar
2hrs
€315($315)
twice daily595km (370 miles)
Plane and Train2h 30m
€245($245)
5 times a day694km (431 miles)
Train via Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv + 1 similar
4h 50m
€160($160)
4 times a day725km (450 miles)
Train5h 30m
€140($140)
5 times a day730km (454 miles)
Bus
9h 55m
€44($44)
twice daily735km (457 miles)
Drive
6h 50m
€95($95)
on demand715km (444 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