What is the cheapest way to get from Avignon to Saumur?

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Saumur is to train via Lyon which costs €80 - €140 and takes 11h 53m.

What is the fastest way to get from Avignon to Saumur?

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Saumur is to train and fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €140 - €470.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Saumur?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Saumur. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Saumur via Nîmes Pont du Gard. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 29m.

How far is it from Avignon to Saumur?

The distance between Avignon and Saumur is 990 km. The road distance is 708.8 km.

How do I travel from Avignon to Saumur without a car?

The best way to get from Avignon to Saumur without a car is to train which takes 6h 29m and costs €160 - €370.

How long does it take to get from Avignon to Saumur?

It takes approximately 6h 29m to get from Avignon to Saumur, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Saumur train from?

Avignon to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Nîmes Pont du Gard station.

Where does the Avignon to Saumur train arrive?

Avignon to Saumur train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Saumur station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Saumur?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Saumur is 709 km. It takes approximately 7h 48m to drive from Avignon to Saumur.

How do I get a train ticket from Avignon to Saumur?

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Where can I stay near Saumur?

There are 763+ hotels available in Saumur.

Avignon to Saumur - 8 ways to travel via train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Avignon to Saumur by train (TGV), car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saumurtrain 081B
6h 29m
€165–365
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane LYS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
5h 54m
€61–270
Drive 708.8 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Saumurcar 708.8 km
7h 48m
€110–158
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Tours Val De Loire Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Tours Val De Loire Airport (TUF)plane MRS - TUF
3. Take the train from Saint-Pierre-des-Corps to Saumurtrain
4h 57m
€143–464
Train via Lyon
1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Tourstrain Ter
3. Take the train from Tours to Saumurtrain Ter
11h 53m
€83–135
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MRS - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
6h 6m
€75–262
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Paris Orly Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Paris Orly Airport (ORY)plane MRS - ORY
3. Take the train from Massy TGV to Saumurtrain
6h 3m
€145–536
Train to Fréjorgues Airport, fly to Nantes Atlantique Airport, train
1. Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De Francetrain
2. Fly from Fréjorgues Airport (MPL) to Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE)plane MPL - NTE
3. Take the train from Nantes to Saumurtrain
7h 26m
€70–247

Avignon to Saumur by train

14Weekly Trains

6h 29mAverage Duration

€165Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Avignon to Saumur.

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Distance: 990.2 km
Duration: 6h 29m

What companies run services between Avignon, France and Saumur, Pays de la Loire, France?

Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) operates a train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Saumur once daily. Tickets cost €160–350 and the journey takes 5h 4m. TGV inOui also services this route once daily.

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