There are 5 ways to get from Avignon to Cinque Terre by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Nice Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centraletrain Ic
9h 22m€97–152Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Genoa to La Speziabus 504 / ...
11h 38m€45–81Drive 548.8 km
- Drive from Avignon to Cinque Terrecar 548.8 km
6h 7m€89–129Train via Savona
- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Nice Villetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Ventimiglia to Savonatrain Re
- Take the train from Savona to Sestri Levantetrain Re
10h 51m€94–148Bus, train
- Take the bus from Avignon to Genoabus 1922
- Take the train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levantetrain Ic
11h 39m€52–82
Avignon to Cinque Terre by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Cinque Terre is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Cinque Terre is to drive which takes 6h 7m and costs €85 - €130.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop and arriving at La Spezia Via Fiume via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Genoa and Canaletto - Porto Ovest. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Cinque Terre. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Corniglia via Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia and La Spezia Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 22m.
The distance between Avignon and Cinque Terre is 586 km. The road distance is 548.8 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Cinque Terre without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €95 - €160.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Avignon to Cinque Terre, including transfers.
Avignon to Cinque Terre bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop station.
Avignon to Cinque Terre train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Cinque Terre is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs €95 - €160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 11h 38m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Cinque Terre, Italy?
You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Corniglia via Nice-Ville, Ventimiglia, and La Spezia Centrale in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Corniglia via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop, Genoa, La Spezia, Canaletto - Porto Ovest, La Spezia Via Fiume, and La Spezia Centrale in around 11h 38m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Nice Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €60–95
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to La Spezia Centrale
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10–20
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Savona to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €9–17
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €4–9
- Website
- Trenitalia Intercity
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Ventimiglia to Savona
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Savona to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10–15
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Genova P.Za Principe to Sestri Levante
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €5–8
- Website
- Trenitalia
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €28–50
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €8–13
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Genoa - Via Fanti d'Italia Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €30–50
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Genoa to La Spezia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €8–14
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon to Genoa
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €45–70
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Avignon to Cinque Terre bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Avignon to Cinque Terre train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Nice Ville station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Cinque Terre is 549 km. It takes approximately 6h 7m to drive from Avignon to Cinque Terre.
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