- Must visit
Musée Calvet
Major fine arts museum in a grand mansion. Its collections span European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price on Sep 18
$18
Average ticket price on Sep 18
$24
Fastest journey on Sep 18
3 h 10 m
Average journey duration on Sep 18
3 h 27 m
Buses on Sep 18
5
Distance
156 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Grenoble to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Grenoble to Avignon will cost around $24 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $18.
On Fri, Sep 18, we found 5 buses from Grenoble to Avignon, including 4 direct services.
On Fri, Sep 18 the direct buses cover the 156 km distance in an average of 3 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 10 m .
On Fri, Sep 18 the slowest buses will take 4 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBus
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50846 · 58073
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50846 · 58073Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Grenoble to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $29 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 49m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.0 - 0.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $29, while a train costs an average of $70.
Distance: 96 miles (156 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$29 Average price Cheapest | $70 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 6m Average total duration 3h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 49m Average total duration Fastest 2h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 17m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Grenoble to Avignon:
A bus is $41 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Grenoble to Avignon costing on average $70.
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 36m.
Tickets start at around $29 compared to roughly $74 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $45. The journey takes 3h 36m versus 2h 17m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 03:50AM | Arrival Time 05:37AM | Duration 1h47 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $44 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 05:50AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:05AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 12:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:50AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Mon, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:35AM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 2h51 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $49 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 10:42AM | Arrival Time 01:26PM | Duration 2h44 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 02:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 01:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 02:50PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 01:50PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 04:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 4h05 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 03:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:35PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 06:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:50PM | Arrival Time 04:50PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:20PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator SNCF | Autocar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:59PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $38 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:45PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 5h35 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 10:30PM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20PM | Arrival Time 12:20AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:20AM | Duration 4h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $23 |
The table below shows live departures for Grenoble to Avignon buses for today, Thursday, September 17. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:30 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 4h50 | 2:20 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, September 18 | |||||
50844 | 11:40 AM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 3h10 | 2:50 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 3h10 | 3:25 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50846 · 58073 | 1:05 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 4h05 | 5:10 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 1:15 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 3h25 | 4:40 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50796 | 4:50 PM Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard (Gare Routière) | 3h25 | 8:15 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Grenoble to Avignon run on average 4 times per day, taking around 3h 36m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 3 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 22:20. The fastest bus covers the 96 miles (156 km) distance in 2h 40m.
Distance 96 miles (156 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 36m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 4 |
Direct buses 3 |
Fastest bus 2h 40m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 10:20 PM |
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Discover the best of Avignon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Avignon trip today.
Major fine arts museum in a grand mansion. Its collections span European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts.
World-class collection of medieval sculptures, frescoes, and works from the papal era in a striking historic setting.
Art and heritage space in a private mansion, known for decorative interiors and temporary exhibitions with local character.
Main square below the papal palace, framed by historic facades and terraces. A natural base for sightseeing and events.
Landscaped hilltop garden beside the cathedral. It offers one of the best panoramic views over the Rhône and bridge.
Elegant central square with plane trees, theater, and carousel. It is ideal for people-watching and city-center orientation.
A rich Provençal fish stew from the nearby Mediterranean, scented with saffron and herbs. A classic regional dish often served with rouille and bread.
A traditional Provençal vegetable stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, and herbs. It celebrates summer produce from the Rhône and Provence.
A garlicky emulsion of olive oil and garlic, sometimes with potato. Common in Provence with vegetables or fish and central to local Mediterranean cooking.
Michelin-starred dining inside La Mirande, known for refined Provençal cuisine, elegant historic rooms, and a special-occasion atmosphere near the Palais des Papes.
A casual bistro praised for generous French and Provençal cooking, friendly service, and a relaxed atmosphere popular with both locals and visitors.
A polished restaurant by chef Florent Pietravalle, serving creative seasonal tasting menus in a contemporary setting within Avignon's old center.
Moderate for France: dining and hotels cost more in peak season, but local transit is limited and walkable sights help keep daily costs manageable.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service; round up taxi fares; small change is fine in cafes.
Official public transport app
Boulevard Saint-Roch (Gare Routière) -> Avignon Centre, Place de l'Horloge
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Grenoble to Avignon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Avignon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Grenoble to Avignon buses use the Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard to Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) station pair. Use this guide to compare Grenoble and Avignon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café de la Gare (in the station), Le Petit Vatel (0.5 km), Brasserie Chavant (0.7 km).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the main entrance.
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard.
Available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Rue Emile Gueymard: Elevators, ramps.
Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford) is 2 km from Grenoble city centre. Public transport options include:
Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford). ATMs are available at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford).
Ticket office support is available at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford).
Available at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Grenoble, Avenue des Martyrs (Oxford): Basic accessibility features are available.
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