There are 4 ways to get from Avignon to Orcières-Merlette by bus, train, or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Magnanen to Gare SNCFbus 915
- Take the bus from La Brillanne Oraison to Gapbus Autocar
6h 28m€28–38Train
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Livrontrain Ter
- Take the train from Livron to Gaptrain Ter
6h 41m€47–83Drive 196.5 km
- Drive from Avignon to Orcières-Merlettecar 196.5 km
3h 22m€31–45Train via Orcières 1850 - Gare Routière
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Livrontrain K34 / ...
- Take the train from Livron to Gaptrain P4
6h 49m€69–94
Avignon to Orcières-Merlette by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Orcières-Merlette is to bus which costs €28 - €40 and takes 6h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Orcières-Merlette is to drive which takes 3h 22m and costs €30 - €45.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Orcières-Merlette. However, there are services departing from Magnanen and arriving at Orcières 1850 - Gare Routière via La Brillanne Oraison and Les Cheminots. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 28m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Orcières-Merlette. However, there are services departing from Avignon Centre and arriving at Gap via Livron. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 41m.
The distance between Avignon and Orcières-Merlette is 243 km. The road distance is 196.5 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Orcières-Merlette without a car is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs €28 - €40.
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Avignon to Orcières-Merlette, including transfers.
Avignon to Orcières-Merlette bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, depart from Magnanen station.
Avignon to Orcières-Merlette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Avignon Centre station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Orcières-Merlette is to bus which takes 6h 28m and costs €28 - €40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 6h 41m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Orcières-Merlette, France?
You can take a bus from Magnanen to Orcières 1850 - Gare Routière via Gare SNCF, La Brillanne Oraison, Gap, and Les Cheminots in around 6h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Avignon Centre to Orcières Village Mairie via Livron, Gap, and Les Cheminots in around 6h 41m.
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Livron
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €18–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Livron to Gap
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €24–45
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
Bus from Magnanen to Gare SNCF
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €7–9
- Website
- ZOU! Proximité
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Booking & Getting There
Avignon to Orcières-Merlette bus services, operated by ZOU! Proximité, arrive at Gare SNCF station.
Avignon to Orcières-Merlette train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Livron station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Orcières-Merlette is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 22m to drive from Avignon to Orcières-Merlette.
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