How to travel from Versailles to Avignon, France

The distance between Versailles and Avignon is around 679km (422 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m.

10 routes found

We've found 10 different ways to get from Versailles to Avignon by train, bus, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) then take the train to Avignon Tgv.

  • Duration2h 35m
  • Flight time1h 15m
  • Typical cost
    €195($195)
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Train

Take the train to Avignon TGV.

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €130($130)

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Bus

Take the bus to Avignon.

  • Duration9h 15m
  • Departs4 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €46($46)
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Drive

Drive to Avignon.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Distance693km (431 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Versailles and Avignon

There are several options for getting from Versailles to Avignon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €46 ($46) and will take around 9h 15m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 2h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €195 ($195).

The distance between Versailles and Avignon is around 679km (422 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 577km (359 miles)

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Versailles and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 6h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Versailles to Avignon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 2h 35m and will set you back approx €195 ($195).

The cheapest way to travel between Versailles and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €46 ($46) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Versailles and Avignon. It typically takes around 3h 45m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Versailles and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs once daily and takes 3h 45m.

TGV inOui run train services between Versailles and Avignon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 3h 45m, 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 Versailles and Avignon. It typically takes around 9h 15m and departs 4 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Versailles to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Gare de Massy Palaiseau, Orly 4 and Paris. These services run 4 times a week and will take a minimum of 9h 15m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Versailles and Avignon. Buses run 4 times a week and take around 9h 15m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Versailles to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Massy - Palaiseau then fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS) 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 Versailles and Avignon. The distance is around 693km (431 miles) by road and it will take around 6h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Versailles to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around €130 ($130).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Versailles and Avignon

Transport options from Versailles to Avignon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 5 similar
2h 35m
€195($195)
5 times a day739km (459 miles)
Train to Massy - Palaiseau, plane3hrs
€175($175)
every 4 hours710km (441 miles)
Train to St Michel Nd Rer C, plane3h 15m
€210($210)
twice daily679km (422 miles)
Train to St Michel Nd Rer C, plane3h 30m
€215($215)
every 4 hours764km (475 miles)
Train to St Michel Nd Rer C, plane3h 35m
€220($220)
5 times a day790km (491 miles)
Plane and Train4h 20m
€170($170)
every 4 hours904km (562 miles)
Train + 1 similar
3h 45m
€130($130)
once daily679km (422 miles)
Train to Avignon Centre4h 30m
€135($135)
twice daily681km (423 miles)
Bus
9h 15m
€46($46)
4 times a week704km (438 miles)
Drive
6h 35m
€95($95)
on demand693km (431 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