There are 10 ways to get from Paris to Avignon by train, bus, rideshare, car 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.
Recommended option
Train
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Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgv
Cheapest option
Bus
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Take the bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Avignon - Le Pontet
8 alternative options
Train via Versailles Chantiers
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Take the train from Versailles-Chantiers to Avignon TGV
Rideshare
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Take the rideshare from Paris to Avignon
Drive
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Drive from Paris Bercy to Avignon
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Marseille, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Marseille (MRS)
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Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgv
Train to Paris Orly, fly to Marseille, train
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Take the train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Antony
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Marseille (MRS)
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Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgv
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Lyon, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Lyon (LYS)
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Take the train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgv
Fly Paris Charles de Gaulle to Montpellier, train
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Fly from Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) to Montpellier (MPL)
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Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
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Take the train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Avignon Centre
Fly Paris Orly to Montpellier, train
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Montpellier (MPL)
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Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
Paris to Avignon by train
The train journey time between Paris and Avignon is around 2h 40m and covers a distance of around 651 km. Operated by TGV inOui and SNCF, the Paris to Avignon train service departs from Paris Gare De Lyon and arrives in Avignon Tgv. Typically 101 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Paris to Avignon is to bus which costs €20 - €40 and takes 9h 55m.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Avignon is to train which costs €75 - €140 and takes 2h 40m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine and arriving at Avignon - Le Pontet. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 55m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Paris Gare De Lyon and arriving at Avignon Tgv. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 40m.
It is 577 km from Paris to Avignon. It is approximately 686.8 km to drive.
The best way to get from Paris to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €75 - €140.
The train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgv takes 2h 40m including transfers and departs hourly.
Paris to Avignon bus services, operated by Blablabus, depart from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine station.
Paris to Avignon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Gare De Lyon station.
The best way to get from Paris to Avignon is to train which takes 2h 40m and costs €75 - €140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €20 - €40 and takes 9h 55m.

- Distance: 577.3 km
- Duration: 2h 40m
What companies run services between Paris, France and Avignon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgv every 2 hours. Tickets cost €100 - €140 and the journey takes 2h 40m. SNCF also services this route 3 times a day. Alternatively, Blablabus operates a bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Avignon - Le Pontet twice daily. Tickets cost €20 - €25 and the journey takes 9h 55m. FlixBus also services this route 4 times a week.

- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €80 - €460
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €50 - €250
Flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €450

- Website
- transavia.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €120 - €310

- Website
- aircorsica.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Marseille via Ajaccio
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- €100 - €490

- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Paris Orly to Montpellier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €30 - €300

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
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €100 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €140
Train from Versailles-Chantiers to Avignon TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €100 - €120
- 1st Class
- €110 - €140
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €22 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €28 - €33
- 1st Class
- €22 - €27
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €19 - €30
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €30
- 1st Class
- €19 - €23

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.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- €75 - €140
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €75 - €110
- Rail 1st Class
- €95 - €140
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €26
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €15
- Rail 1st Class
- €17 - €26
Train from Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgv to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €26 - €55
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €26 - €40
- Rail 1st Class
- €35 - €55
Train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gard
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €8 - €22
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €8 - €12
- Rail 1st Class
- €15 - €22
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 23 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €6 - €18
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €6 - €9
- Rail 1st Class
- €12 - €18

- Phone
- +34 902 320 320
- comunicacion@renfe.es
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com
Train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €29 - €40
- Website
- renfe-sncf.com

The Réseau Express Régional (RER) has 5 lines that connect central Paris to the city suburbs, including notable destinations such as Charles de Gaulle airport, Disneyland Paris and Versailles. The RER is also a great option for getting around the city centre as it operates like an express subway train (like the Paris metro, but with fewer stops). If you’re travelling solely within central Paris Zone 1, you can use a Paris Metro ticket. If you’re travelling beyond Zone 1, you’ll need to purchase a Billet Ile-de-France. Children under 4 travel free on the RER.
Contact Details
Train from Saint-Michel Notre-Dame to Antony
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- €2 - €4
- Website
- RATP Paris

As the bus subsidiary of French railway SNCF, Ouibus offers eco-friendly coaches serving 35 French cities and 10 European cities at affordable fares. Ouibus journeys are safe and comfortable, with the four-star coaches offering power outlets, restrooms and WiFi. All Ouibus stations are located close to town centres for easy access to public transport. Getting on one of the 130 daily journeys is easy - electronic travel documents include your ticket and a personalised mini-guide with handy information.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 71 53 01 80
- Website
- blablacar.fr
Bus from Paris City Centre - Bercy Seine to Avignon - Le Pontet
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20 - €25
- Website
- Blablabus

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 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Paris to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions

Blablacar is a popular ridesharing platform with 70 million users over 22 (mostly European) countries. The basic idea is that you carpool with locals who are already planning to drive your route and have space in their car. With some flexibility, you’ll get to your destination often faster and cheaper than other means. On the website or app, enter your departure and arrival points and your date of travel, sift through the profiles of drivers who’ve posted pre-planned drives and find one whose timing and preferences match yours. Request to join the ride, wait to be accepted, and pay your share of the set price.
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Contact Details
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Paris to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €44
- Book at
- blablacar.co.uk
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The quickest flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Marseille Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 20m.
Paris to Avignon bus services, operated by Blablabus, arrive at Avignon - Le Pontet station.
Paris to Avignon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Avignon is 687 km. It takes approximately 6h 32m to drive from Paris to Avignon.
Air France offers flights from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Marseille Airport.
Book your Paris to Avignon train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Paris to Avignon bus tickets online with FlixBus.
There are 571+ hotels available in Avignon. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Paris to Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport is to train which takes 34 min and costs €5 - €8.