There are 7 ways to get from Avignon to Venice by train, plane, bus or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Train to Marseille, fly • 4h 50m
53€ - 263€
Cheapest option
Bus • 15h 52m
44€ - 52€
5 alternative options
Train to Lyon, fly • 4h 41m
83€ - 224€
Train via Lyon Airport (LYS) • 9h 58m
130€ - 213€
Train • 13h 13m
103€ - 204€
Bus via Genoa • 15h 50m
Drive • 8h 1m
100€ - 150€
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Venice is to bus which costs 40€ - 55€ and takes 15h 52m.
The quickest way to get from Avignon to Venice is to train and fly which costs 80€ - 230€ and takes 4h 41m.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Venice. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover via Genova - Piazza Della Vittoria-Lato Palazzo Inps. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Venice. However, there are services departing from Avignon TGV and arriving at Venezia S. Lucia via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and Torino Porta Susa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 58m.
The distance between Avignon and Venice is 617 km. The road distance is 829.9 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Venice without a car is to train via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 9h 58m and costs 130€ - 220€.
It takes approximately 4h 50m to get from Avignon to Venice, including transfers.
Avignon to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Venice train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Avignon TGV station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Venice is to train via Lyon Airport (LYS) which takes 9h 58m and costs 130€ - 220€. Alternatively, you can bus via Genoa, which costs and takes 15h 50m.
- Distance: 617.1 km
- Duration: 4h 50m
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Venice, Italy?
You can take a train from Avignon to Venice via Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv and Torino Porta Susa in around 9h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Venice via Genova - Piazza Della Vittoria-Lato Palazzo Inps in around 15h 50m.
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Marseille to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 20€ - 100€
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 150€
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Lyon to Venice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 240€
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 22€ - 35€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 28€ - 33€
- 1st Class
- 22€ - 27€
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 45€ - 55€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 45€ - 55€
- 1st Class
- 45€ - 55€
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Torino Porta Susa
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 65€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 55€ - 65€
- 1st Class
- 55€ - 65€
Train from Avignon Tgv to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 55€ - 70€
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- 55€ - 65€
- 1st Class
- 55€ - 70€
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Avignon TGV to Aix-en-Provence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 26€ - 50€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Avignon TGV to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 60€ - 110€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Avignon TGV to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 80€ - 150€
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 29€ - 40€
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
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Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Torino Porta Susa to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 95€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Standard
- 55€ - 75€
- Base Premium
- 65€ - 95€
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Venezia S. Lucia
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 30€ - 95€
- Website
- Trenitalia Frecce
- Super Economy
- 30€ - 45€
- Base Standard
- 55€ - 75€
- Base Premium
- 65€ - 95€
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Antibes to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8€ - 22€
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
- 2nd Class
- 8€ - 12€
- Rail 1st Class
- 15€ - 22€
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 9€ - 20€
- Website
- Trenitalia
- 1st Class
- 18€ - 20€
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 10€ - 14€
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- 2nd Class
- 10€ - 14€
- Phone
- +33 1 83 82 00 00
- Website
- thello.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 13€ - 18€
- Website
- Thello
- Phone
- +34 937 065 366
- Website
- barcelonanord.cat
Bus from Avignon to Genova
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Website
- Estació d'autobusos Barcelona Nord
- Phone
- +39 0861 1991900
- info@baltour.it
- Website
- global.flixbus.com
Bus from Genova - Piazza Della Vittoria-Lato Palazzo Inps to VENEZIA - VENEZIA - Tronchetto stazione people mover
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 17€ - 23€
- Website
- Baltour
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Avignon to Venice Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- 40€ - 55€
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Marseille Airport to Venice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 25m.
Avignon to Venice bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Venice Mestre station.
Avignon to Venice train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Venezia S. Lucia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Venice is 830 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Avignon to Venice.
Volotea offers flights from Marseille Airport to Venice Airport.
There are 5209+ hotels available in Venice. Prices start at 75€ per night.