- Must visit
Musée Calvet
Major fine arts museum in a grand mansion. Its collections span European painting, sculpture, and decorative arts.
Cheapest price
$22
Average price
$52
Fastest journey
3 h 40 m
Average duration
3 h 55 m
Buses per day
14
Distance
199 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Nice to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nice to Avignon will cost around $52 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $22.
Of the 14 buses that leave Nice for Avignon on Mon, Aug 24, 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Aug 24 the direct buses cover the 199 km distance in an average of 3 h 55 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 3 h 40 m .
On Mon, Aug 24 the slowest buses will take 4 h 15 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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4731 · 58074Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nice to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $129.
Distance: 123 miles (199 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$35 Average price Cheapest | $69 Average price | $174 Average price | $88 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 18m Average total duration 3h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Nice to Avignon:
A bus is $34 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Avignon costing on average $69.
A bus is $139 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Avignon costing on average $174.
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 48m.
Flight takes on average 5h 15m.
Tickets start at around $35 compared to roughly $89 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $54. The journey takes 3h 48m versus 2h 42m 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 Alsa, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Gipsyy, Infobus.
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 BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:10AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:40AM | Arrival Time 07:50AM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 09:20AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:40AM | Arrival Time 10:10AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 3h30 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 11:00AM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30AM | Arrival Time 10:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 12:30PM | Duration 3h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 5h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $45 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:30PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 3h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 3h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 4h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $33 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:10PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 05:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:55PM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Tue, Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:05PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $46 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $34 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 07:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 5h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $30 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 08:00PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h35 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 3h00 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 5h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:15PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $62 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 11:40PM | Duration 4h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $91 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $31 |
Operator Alsa | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:29AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $67 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:29AM | Duration 4h29 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator Gipsyy | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 4h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $20 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 4h55 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:50PM | Arrival Time 01:25AM | Duration 4h35 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $55 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $29 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 03:20AM | Duration 4h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $24 |
The table below shows live departures for Nice to Avignon buses for today, Sunday, August 23. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 12:15 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h55 | 4:10 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50711 | 12:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h00 | 4:30 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:55 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 5h30 | 9:25 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 4h30 | 8:35 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:20 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h40 | 8:00 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h10 | 11:40 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer | |
![]() | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h15 | 12:15 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
Normal | 8:00 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h29 | 12:29 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 4h55 | 1:25 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:50 PM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h35 | 1:25 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:50 PM Nice, Gare Routière Vauban | 4h30 | 3:20 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Monday, August 24 | |||||
4731 · 58074 | 4:10 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 4h15 | 8:25 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 8:45 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 3h45 | 12:30 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 AM Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) | 5h15 | 3:30 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer | |
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Buses from Nice to Avignon run on average 6 times per day, taking around 3h 48m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 if you book in advance.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 02:20, the last at 22:50. The fastest bus covers the 123 miles (199 km) distance in 4h 15m.
Distance 123 miles (199 km) |
Average bus duration 3h 48m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Buses per day 6 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 4h 15m |
First bus 2:20 AM |
Last bus 10:50 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
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Best time to book 63 days |
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.
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Boulevard Saint-Roch (Gare Routière) -> Avignon Centre, Place de l'Horloge
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nice 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 Nice to Avignon buses use the Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) to Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) station pair. Use this guide to compare Nice and Avignon bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Café Terminal (in the station), Fast-Food Express (in the station).
Free Wi-Fi. ATMs are located near the entrance of Terminal 1.
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1).
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1): Elevators, ramps.
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur is 6 km from Nice city centre. Public transport options include:
Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: There are several restaurants and cafes in the terminals.
WiFi is available throughout the terminals. ATMs are aTMs are available in the terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur.
Available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur: The airport is accessible for individuals with reduced mobility.
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