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Musée du Petit Palais
Art museum in a former cardinal's palace, known for its collection of Italian primitives and medieval sculpture near the Palais des Papes.
Cheapest price
$27
Average price
$34
Fastest journey
59 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
26
Distance
65 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Marseille Provence Airport to Avignon will cost around $34 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $27.
Of the 26 trains that leave Marseille Provence Airport for Avignon on Tue, Jun 09, 10 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 09 the direct trains cover the 65 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 59 m .
On Tue, Jun 09 the slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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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886568Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Marseille Provence Airport 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 train which can get you there in 54m. 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)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$27 Average price | $26 Average price Cheapest | $26 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 24m Average total duration Fastest 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 45m Average total duration 1h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 58m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Marseille Provence Airport to Avignon:
A bus is $0.16 (€0.13) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Marseille Provence Airport to Avignon costing on average $27 (€22).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 15m.
You'll arrive about 4m sooner (54m by train vs 58m by car). Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $26 (€21) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, TER, AVE.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Marseille Provence Airport to Avignon trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 9. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
879504 | 8:02 AM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h05 | 9:07 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
6112+ 876532 | 8:23 AM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h15 | 9:38 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
886556 | 9:00 AM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h02 | 10:02 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886556 · 879618 | 9:00 AM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h18 | 10:18 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879623+ 6850 | 9:32 AM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h17 | 10:49 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879623+ 6850+ 879332 | 9:32 AM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h45 | 11:17 AM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
879516 · 879694 | 11:02 AM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h19 | 12:21 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879516 | 11:02 AM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h05 | 12:07 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886560 | 12:00 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h05 | 1:05 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886560 · 879630 | 12:00 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h18 | 1:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879533+ 6120 | 12:58 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h40 | 2:38 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
17702+ 879353 | 1:08 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h42 | 2:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
17702 | 1:08 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 0h59 | 2:07 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879539+ 5386 | 1:58 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h12 | 3:10 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
886568 · 879355 | 2:01 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h17 | 3:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
886568 | 2:01 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h04 | 3:05 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879141+ 6122+ 879356 | 2:21 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h27 | 3:48 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
879141+ 6122 | 2:21 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h13 | 3:34 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879522 | 3:00 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h03 | 4:03 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879522 · 879642 | 3:00 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h18 | 4:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879528 · 879365 | 4:00 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h18 | 5:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879528 | 4:00 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h03 | 5:03 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879650 | 4:27 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h33 | 6:00 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879650 | 4:27 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h33 | 6:00 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876562+ 6198 | 4:37 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h23 | 6:00 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
876562+ 6198 | 4:37 PM Vitrolles Aéroport Marseille Provence | 1h23 | 6:00 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Marseille Provence Airport to Avignon run on average 25 times per day, taking around 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $5 (€4) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 06:15, the last at 19:27. The fastest train covers the 40 miles (65 km) distance in 19m.
Distance 40 miles (65 km) |
Average train duration 54m |
Cheapest ticket price $5 (€4) |
Trains per day 25 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 19m |
First train 6:15 AM |
Last train 7:27 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.
Art museum in a former cardinal's palace, known for its collection of Italian primitives and medieval sculpture near the Palais des Papes.
The city's main fine arts and archaeology museum, with paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and antiquities in an elegant 18th-century mansion.
Major contemporary art museum featuring rotating exhibitions and works from the Lambert collection in restored historic buildings.
Grand square in front of the Palais des Papes, ideal for taking in the monumental setting and street life.
Shaded hilltop gardens with scenic overlooks, ponds, and one of the best walking spots inside central Avignon.
One of Avignon's most atmospheric streets, lined with old water wheels, stone buildings, and a lively creative vibe.
A traditional Provençal beef stew slowly braised in red wine, herbs, garlic, and olives. It is a classic around Avignon and showcases the robust flavors of inland Provence.
A famous Provençal vegetable stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, onions, and olive oil. It is closely associated with the region and is a staple of summer cooking.
A baked dish of layered seasonal vegetables, often with herbs and olive oil. In Avignon and wider Provence, it is prized for simple, rustic Mediterranean flavors.
A well-known contemporary French restaurant appreciated for creative tasting menus, careful presentation, and a calm intimate dining room.
A respected Avignon restaurant offering modern French cooking with regional ingredients in a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
A long-established favorite in Avignon serving refined French and Provençal dishes in a warm, classic setting popular with both locals and visitors.
Prices are moderate for France. Cafes and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels and festival periods cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 in cafes is appreciated; 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares.
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