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Musée du Petit Palais
Art museum beside the Palais des Papes, known for its collection of Italian primitives and works from the Avignon school.
Cheapest price
$11
Average price
$25
Fastest journey
1 h
Average duration
2 h 48 m
Buses per day
5
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vitrolles to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vitrolles to Avignon will cost around $25 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
Of the 5 buses that leave Vitrolles for Avignon on Sun, Jun 21, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Jun 21 the direct buses cover the 65 km distance in an average of 2 h 48 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h .
On Sun, Jun 21 the slowest buses will take 3 h 29 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.
FlixBus
50904 · 5808
50489 · 58074
50898 · 50793
50895 · 4249
FlixBus
50489 · 58074
50898 · 50793
50904 · 5808
50895 · 4249Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Vitrolles to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $7. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $7, and a train costs an average of $5.
Distance: 40 miles (65 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 15m Average total duration Fastest 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 36m Average total duration 1h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Vitrolles to Avignon:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vitrolles to Avignon costing on average $26 (€21).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Train takes on average 1h 6m.
You'll arrive about 11m sooner (45m by bus vs 56m by car) and save roughly $13 (€11) compared to fuel and tolls ($12 (€10) vs $25 (€20)). You also skip the drive itself — no traffic stress, no parking, and you can use the time to work, nap, or catch up on a series with the onboard Wi-Fi.
Direct coaches are operated by BlaBlaCar.
Driving is still worth considering if you're travelling with bulky luggage, need flexibility on departure times, or plan to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:40AM | Arrival Time 08:25AM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $8 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 12:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 01:20PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 01:44PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $56 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:45AM | Arrival Time 11:45AM | Duration 1h00 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $7 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 11:10AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 12:15PM | Arrival Time 03:44PM | Duration 3h29 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 01:10PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $3 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:20PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 0h50 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 05:50PM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:20PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 10:15PM | Duration 3h25 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 07:30PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 08:10PM | Duration 0h20 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $4 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:20PM | Arrival Time 08:50PM | Duration 0h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $5 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 0h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $6 |
The table below shows live departures for Vitrolles to Avignon buses for tomorrow, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
50489 · 58074 | 5:40 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 2h45 | 8:25 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer | |
50898 · 50793 | 10:00 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 3h20 | 1:20 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 10:45 AM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h00 | 11:45 AM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 0 transfersDirect | |
50895 · 4249 | 12:15 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 3h29 | 3:44 PM Avignon, Boulevard Saint-Roch (Gare Routière) | 1 transfer | |
50904 · 5808 | 6:50 PM Marignane, Gare Routière Aéroport Marseille Provence | 3h25 | 10:15 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 1 transfer |
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Buses from Vitrolles to Avignon run on average 7 times per day, taking around 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $7 (€6) but you can travel from only $5 (€4) by train.
There are 5 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:25. The fastest bus covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 1h 0m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average bus duration 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $7 (€6) |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 5 |
Fastest bus 1h 0m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:25 PM |
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Art museum beside the Palais des Papes, known for its collection of Italian primitives and works from the Avignon school.
Avignon’s main fine arts and archaeology museum, housed in an elegant 18th-century mansion with varied permanent collections.
Major contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions and works by leading modern and contemporary artists.
The city’s grand ceremonial square in front of the Palais des Papes, lively and essential for first-time visitors.
Popular landscaped gardens with panoramic viewpoints over the Rhône, bridge, and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.
Picturesque canal-side street with waterwheels, stone facades, and one of Avignon’s most photogenic walks.
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A classic Provençal vegetable stew of tomato, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and herbs, strongly associated with the cuisine of southern France.
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A respected contemporary restaurant offering creative French cuisine with seasonal ingredients in a modern but relaxed atmosphere.
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An established fine-dining address near the Palais des Papes, known for elegant regional cooking and an extensive Rhône wine selection.
Moderate by French standards. Casual meals are manageable, but hotels and dining rise in peak season and during the festival.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service; 5-10% only for exceptional meals. Round up taxis; small tips are optional in cafés and hotels.
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