There are 5 ways to get from Avignon to Sophia Antipolis by train (TGV, Trenitalia, Renfe), 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 via Tournamy
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Marseille St Charlestrain Tgv
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cannestrain Sud_Iv15
4h 49m€67–106Bus via Marseille
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1bus BlaBlaCar Bus
5h 1m€23–39Drive 234.8 km
- Drive from Avignon to Sophia Antipoliscar 234.8 km
2h 26m€38–55Train
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Marseille Saint-Charlestrain C7 / ...
- Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cannestrain Sud_Iv15
6h 14m€85–118Bus
- Take the bus from Avignon to Nicebus N1719
6h 25m€31–45
Avignon to Sophia Antipolis by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Sophia Antipolis is to bus via Marseille which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Sophia Antipolis is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs €35 - €55.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Sophia Antipolis. However, there are services departing from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop and arriving at La Bouillide via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station and Aéroport Promenade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Sophia Antipolis. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Cannes via Marseille-Saint-Charles. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.
The distance between Avignon and Sophia Antipolis is 307 km. The road distance is 234.8 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Sophia Antipolis without a car is to train via Tournamy which takes 4h 49m and costs €65 - €110.
It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Avignon to Sophia Antipolis, including transfers.
Avignon to Sophia Antipolis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop station.
Avignon to Sophia Antipolis train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Sophia Antipolis is to train via Tournamy which takes 4h 49m and costs €65 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Marseille, which costs €23 - €40 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Sophia Antipolis, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Place Bermond via Marseille St Charles, Marseille-Saint-Charles, Cannes, Gare SNCF Cannes, and Tournamy in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to La Bouillide via Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station, Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1, and Aéroport Promenade in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €19–28
- Website
- TGV inOui
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 Tgv to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €17–28
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +39.06.5210550
- Website
- Trenitalia
Train from Avignon Tgv to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €11–16
- Website
- Trenitalia
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
Train from Avignon Tgv to Marseille St Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- Renfe Viajeros
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Marseille Saint-Charles
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–45
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Cannes
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €50–70
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- 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
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €7–12
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station to Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–23
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- 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 Nice - Airport Bus Station Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €16–24
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- €26–40
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Avignon to Sophia Antipolis bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Marseille - Saint-Charles Bus Station.
Avignon to Sophia Antipolis train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Marseille St Charles station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Sophia Antipolis is 235 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Avignon to Sophia Antipolis.
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