There are 8 ways to get from Avignon to Charente by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Montauban
best- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Montauban Ville Bourbontrain
- Take the train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Angoulemetrain
9h 10m€124–222Bus via Toulouse
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon to Montpellierbus
- Take the bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Stationbus
12h 28m€56–99Drive 552.5 km
- Drive from Avignon to Charentecar 552.5 km
7h 47m€105–151Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane MRS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
6h 32m€78–259Train
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Nimestrain Ter
- Take the train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jeantrain
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain Tgv
9h 22m€133–227Bus
- Take the bus from Avignon to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Nîmes to Bordeauxbus 718
- Take the bus from Bordeaux to Angoulêmebus
13h 2m€59–93Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
- Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport (BOD)plane LYS - BOD
- Take the train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angoulemetrain
6h 25m€92–235Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport, train
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
- Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport (TLS)plane MRS - TLS
- Take the train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angoulemetrain
8h 14m€138–365
Avignon to Charente by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Charente is to bus via Toulouse which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Charente is to train and fly which takes 6h 25m and costs €90 - €240.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Charente. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Géant Ouest via Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop and Angoulême Gare SNCF. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Charente. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Angouleme via Nimes and Montauban Ville Bourbon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 10m.
The distance between Avignon and Charente is 722 km. The road distance is 552.5 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Charente without a car is to train via Montauban which takes 9h 10m and costs €120 - €230.
It takes approximately 9h 10m to get from Avignon to Charente, including transfers.
Avignon to Charente bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Charente is to train via Montauban which takes 9h 10m and costs €120 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus via Toulouse, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 12h 28m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Charente, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Centre to Géant Ouest via Nimes, Montauban Ville Bourbon, Angouleme, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 9h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Géant Ouest via Montpellier, Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station, Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station, Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop, Angoulême - Bus Station, and Angoulême Gare SNCF in around 12h 28m.
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €45–190
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40–130
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €55–340
Flights from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €45–300
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport via Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €50–320
- Website
- twinjet.fr
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- €550–1,100
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Bordeaux–Mérignac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €29–140
- Website
- corsair.com
Flights from Marseille Provence Airport to Toulouse-Blagnac Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- €390–1,400
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Montauban Ville Bourbon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €60–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Montauban Ville Bourbon to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–95
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–15
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Nimes to Bordeaux St Jean
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €100–170
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65–110
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Nimes
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €12–17
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Bordeaux St Jean to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €14–22
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Toulouse Matabiau to Angouleme
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €70–110
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €25–35
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–12
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Avignon to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
Bus from Avignon to Nîmes - Parnasse Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €4–7
- Schedules at
- alsa.es
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Montpellier - Sabines Bus Station to Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Toulouse - Matabiau Bus Station to Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Bordeaux - Belcier Bus Stop to Angoulême - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €9–16
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Nîmes to Bordeaux
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Bordeaux to Angoulême
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €10–16
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Avignon to Charente bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Montpellier station.
Avignon to Charente train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Nimes station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Charente is 552 km. It takes approximately 7h 47m to drive from Avignon to Charente.
There are 558+ hotels available in Charente.






























