How to travel from Tours to Avignon, France

The distance between Tours and Avignon is around 657km (408 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Tours 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.

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Plane and Train

Fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration2h 15m
  • Flight time1h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €185($185)
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Train

Take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €160($160)

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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration6h 45m
  • Distance706km (439 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tours and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Tours to Avignon by train, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the train which costs around €160 ($160) and will take around 4h 10m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the train and arrive in approximately 2h 15m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €185 ($185).

The distance between Tours and Avignon is around 657km (408 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 499km (310 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Tours and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Tours to Avignon is to fly and then take the train which takes around 2h 15m and will set you back approx €185 ($185).

The cheapest way to travel between Tours and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the train which will typically cost around €160 ($160) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Tours and Avignon. It typically takes around 4h 10m and departs 4 times a week.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Tours and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs 4 times a week and takes 4h 10m.

TGV inOui run train services between Tours and Avignon. Trains depart 4 times a week and will take around 4h 10m, 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 Tours and Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 15m.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Tours to Avignon. We recommend that you fly from Tours St Symphorien (TUF) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 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 Tours and Avignon. The distance is around 706km (439 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tours to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €160 ($160).

How do I get from Tours to Avignon

Compare travel optionsbetween Tours and Avignon

Transport options from Tours to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Train + 3 similar
2h 15m
€185($185)
5 times a day657km (408 miles)
Train and Plane3h 10m
€245($245)
every 20 mins931km (578 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane3h 60m
€200($200)
twice daily957km (595 miles)
Train to Nantes, plane4h 5m
€215($215)
every 20 mins966km (600 miles)
Train + 1 similar
4h 10m
€160($160)
4 times a week865km (537 miles)
Train to Nimes Pont Du Gard4h 50m
€170($170)
5 times a week930km (578 miles)
Drive
6h 45m
€95($95)
on demand706km (439 miles)

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Airlines

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