There are 4 ways to get from Genoa to Avignon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimigliatrain Ic
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 21m€65–112Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Stationbus Union Ivkoni - Unibus 3577 / ...
7h 30m€19–80Drive 450.8 km
- Drive from Genoa to Avignoncar 450.8 km
4h 37m€70–101Train via Genova Brignole
- Take the train from Genova Brignole to Ventimigliatrain 3376 / ...
- Take the train from Nice Ville to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
7h 42m€66–114
Genoa to Avignon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Genoa to Avignon is to bus which costs €19 - €80 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Genoa to Avignon is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs €70 - €110.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde and arriving at Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 7h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Genoa to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Genova P.Za Principe and arriving at Avignon Tgv via Ventimiglia and Nice Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.
The distance between Genoa and Avignon is 490 km. The road distance is 450.8 km.
The best way to get from Genoa to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €65 - €120.
It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Genoa to Avignon, including transfers.
Genoa to Avignon bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, depart from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde station.
Genoa to Avignon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Genova P.Za Principe station.
The best way to get from Genoa to Avignon is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs €65 - €120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €19 - €80 and takes 7h 30m.
What companies run services between Genoa, Italy and Avignon, France?
You can take a train from Genova P.Za Principe to Avignon Tgv via Ventimiglia and Nice Ville in around 7h 21m. Alternatively, Union Ivkoni operates a bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €19–28 and the journey takes 7h 30m. FlixBus also services this route twice a week.
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €13–21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–23
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
Train from Genova Brignole to Ventimiglia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €9–14
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Nice Ville to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €45–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- 07001 8282
- booking@union-ivkoni.com
- Website
- union-ivkoni.com
Bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- https://union-ivkoni.com/en
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Genoa Piazza Acquaverde to Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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More Questions & Answers
Genoa to Avignon bus services, operated by Union Ivkoni, arrive at Avignon Le Pontet Bus Station.
Genoa to Avignon train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, arrive at Ventimiglia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genoa to Avignon is 451 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Genoa to Avignon.
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