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Compare train, bus, and flight for Madrid to Avignon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Madrid to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $92 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, while a flight costs an average of $476.
Distance: 498 miles (803 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$92 Average price Cheapest | $182 Average price | $476 Average price | $197 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
16h 27m Average total duration 15h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 19m Average total duration 7h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 54m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 10h 11m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.8kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Avignon:
A bus is $90 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Avignon costing on average $182 (€153).
A bus is $384 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Avignon costing on average $476 (€401).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 16h 27m.
Tickets start at around $92 (€77) compared to roughly $197 (€166) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $105 (€89). The journey takes 15h 57m versus 10h 11m 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.
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.
Travel optionsfrom Madrid to Avignon
How to get from Madrid to Avignon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Madrid to Avignon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- Normal · Normal12:14 AM15h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3:44 PMLe Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)$291One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- Normal · Normal12:14 AM15h30Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)3:44 PMLe Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)$291One-way1 transfer
Fastest
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88656810:15 AM4h50Madrid Barajas Airport3:05 PMAvignon Centre$1731One-way1 transfer
Other options
- 0972512:50 PM8h02Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes8:52 PMAvignon TGV$1491One-way0 transfers
3187 · 508458:30 PM17h50Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses2:20 PMLe Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)$561One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:50 PM22h05Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)6:55 PMLe Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)$841One-way2 transfers- FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM22h16Madrid, Terminal de autobuses T4 (Aeropuerto de Madrid)10:15 PMLe Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)$911One-way1 transfer
- IB1169+87952210:15 AM5h48Madrid Barajas Airport4:03 PMAvignon Centre$1731One-way1 transfer
- IB1169+87952810:15 AM6h48Madrid Barajas Airport5:03 PMAvignon Centre$1731One-way1 transfer
SN3732 · SN3597+8795226:20 AM9h43Madrid Barajas Airport4:03 PMAvignon Centre$2981One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Madrid to Avignon:
A bus is $90 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Madrid to Avignon costing on average $182 (€153).
A bus is $384 (€324) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Madrid to Avignon costing on average $476 (€401).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Train takes on average 8h 19m.
Bus takes on average 16h 27m.
- Around 54 flights per day.
- Around 4 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Madrid and Avignon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Madrid Barajas Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Madrid-Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and arrive in Avignon TGV.
- Buses mostly depart from Madrid, Estación Sur de Autobuses and arrive in Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle).
- Travel with Iberia, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Air France, Lufthansa, asl airlines, Swiss, KLM, Royal Air Maroc, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air to go to Avignon by flight.
- Travel with AVE to go to Avignon by train.
- Travel with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Avignon by bus.
- 4 direct flights per day with Iberia, Ryanair, Malta Air.
- 1 direct trains per day with AVE.
- 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, BlaBlaCar Bus, Infobus.
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