How to travel from Nice to Avignon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Nice to Avignon

Omio 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 an average ticket price of $39 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 55m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $39, while a flight costs an average of $373.

Distance: 123 miles (199 km)

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Driving

$77

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$39

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Cheapest

$373

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$85

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3h 55m

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3h 25m

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4h 45m

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4h 15m

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4h 56m

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2h 56m

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2h 42m

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0.2 - 0.5kg

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ZOU!

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FlixBus

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Air France

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Avignon is a bus with an average price of $39 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Avignon:

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Avignon costing on average $77 (€64).

A bus is $334 (€279) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Avignon costing on average $373 (€312).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Avignon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Avignon take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

Flight takes on average 4h 56m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Avignon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Nice to Avignon among Omio's users.
Take the train. It's the cheaper option, and the extra time on board is usually more relaxing than driving it.

Tickets start at around $77 (€64) compared to roughly $85 (€71) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $8 (€7). The journey takes 3h 25m versus 2h 42m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.

Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.

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from Nice to Avignon

How to get from Nice to Avignon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nice to Avignon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 PM4h30
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    3:20 AMLe Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:50 PM4h30
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    3:20 AMLe Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)
    $131One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI6180
    4:56 PM2h58
    Nice-Ville
    7:54 PMAvignon TGV
    $861One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • ZOU!17482+SNCF | TGV INOUI9882
    1:31 PM4h15
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    5:46 PMAvignon TGV
    $681One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17486 · 886576
    3:32 PM4h18
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    7:50 PMAvignon Centre
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • ZOU!17484 · 886572
    2:32 PM4h20
    Nice Saint-Augustin
    6:52 PMAvignon Centre
    $701One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    3:55 PM5h30
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    9:25 PMLe Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)
    $171One-way
    0 transfers
  • Gipsyy
    8:00 PM4h15
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    12:15 AMLe Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)
    $311One-way
    0 transfers
  • AlsaNormal
    8:00 PM4h29
    Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1)
    12:29 AMLe Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)
    $321One-way
    0 transfers

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How to get from Nice to Avignon

The Best Way According to our Users

If you want to travel from Nice to Avignon there are several options available to you. For this route, however, 61,97% of our customers choose the bus as their preferred method of transportation. Nowadays, traveling by bus is a relaxing and entertaining experience. Most bus companies offer different on-board services; ranging from "welcome drinks" to free wi-fi or personal entertainment. For this reason, the bus is often chosen as the best way to get from Nice to Avignon. Bus companies normally offer comfortable journeys for reasonable prices, and if you choose to travel on a night bus you can even save the money of one night in a hotel. For that reason, the bus is most likely the cheapest way to get to your destination.

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FAQs: Travel from Nice to Avignon

Travel to Avignon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nice to Avignon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Avignon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Avignon is a bus with an average price of $39 (€33).

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Avignon:

A bus is $38 (€31) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Avignon costing on average $77 (€64).

A bus is $334 (€279) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Avignon costing on average $373 (€312).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Avignon is by train with an average journey time of 3h 55m.

Other travel options to Avignon take longer:

Bus takes on average 4h 45m.

Flight takes on average 4h 56m.

The distance from Nice to Avignon is approximately 123 miles (199 km).
The average frequency per day from Nice to Avignon is:
  • Around 22 trains per day.
  • Around 15 flights per day.
  • Around 3 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Avignon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Avignon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Nice Saint-Augustin and arrive in Avignon Centre.
  • Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Avignon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, ZOU! to go to Avignon by train.
  • Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Infobus to go to Avignon by bus.
  • Travel with asl airlines, Air France to go to Avignon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Avignon with the following travel companies:
  • 3 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Gipsyy, Infobus.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Avignon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, Lyon, Nîmes. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Avignon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Avignon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Avignon, you can explore the historic streets on a guided walking tour, visit the Palais des Papes, and admire the views from Pont Saint-Bénézet. Discover local produce at Les Halles d'Avignon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Rhône River, and experience the Avignon Festival's arts performances. Don't miss the Avignon Cathedral, Rocher des Doms park, and the art collection at Musée du Petit Palais. Additionally, take wine tasting tours in the nearby vineyards of the Rhône Valley.
To fully experience Avignon, including its historic sites like the Palais des Papes, Pont d'Avignon, and the charming old town, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.

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