The distance between Verdon Gorge and Avignon is around 197km (122 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to drive which takes around 2h 25m.
We've found 4 different ways to get from Verdon Gorge to Avignon by bus, train, taxi and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Avignon → Verdon Gorge if you're planning a return trip.
Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière and then to Avignon - Limbert.
Take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Aix TGV RD9 then take the train to Avignon Tgv.
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There are several options for getting from Verdon Gorge to Avignon by bus, train, taxi and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 3hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can drive and arrive in approximately 2h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €28 ($28).
The distance between Verdon Gorge and Avignon is around 197km (122 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 124km (77 miles)
It takes around 2h 40m to get from Verdon Gorge and Avignon by bus and train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 25m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Avignon is to drive which takes around 2h 25m and will set you back approx €28 ($28).
The cheapest way to travel between Verdon Gorge and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.
There is no train service that runs between Verdon Gorge and Avignon. We recommend that you drive to Avignon. instead which will take 2h 25m.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Verdon Gorge and Avignon. It typically takes around 3hrs and departs every 20 mins.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Verdon Gorge to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Riez - Pré de Foire and Aix en Provence - Gare Routière. These services run every 20 mins and will take a minimum of 3hrs.
Zou! LER run regular bus services between Verdon Gorge and Avignon. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 3hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Verdon Gorge to Avignon. We recommend that you take the bus to Aix en Provence - Gare Aix TGV RD9 then take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 2h 40m.
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.
Yes it is possible to drive from Verdon Gorge and Avignon. The distance is around 204km (126 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 25m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Verdon Gorge to Avignon is to take the bus and then take the train which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €135 ($135).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Bus | 3hrs | €100($100) | every 20 mins | 197km (122 miles) |
Bus and Train + 1 similar | 2h 40m | €135($135) | 6 times a week | 200km (124 miles) |
Taxi and Train | 3hrs | €245($245) | every 4 hours | 290km (180 miles) |
Drive | 2h 25m | €28($28) | on demand | 204km (126 miles) |
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.