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Travel leg · Paris to the Riviera

Paris to Avignon

Paris and Avignon sit about 577 km (359 mi) apart in a straight line, with Avignon to the south. It is leg 1 of 2 on our Paris to the Riviera itinerary, an 8-day trip. Here is how long it takes by train, what to see on the way and where it fits in a real itinerary.

Directions in Google Maps See the full Paris to the Riviera route
Paris, where this leg starts
From · Paris
Avignon, where this leg ends
To · Avignon
Straight-line distance
577 km · 359 mi
Est. road distance
693–808 km
Est. drive time
7 h 15 min – 12 h 30 min
Direction
Heading south
Curated routes
1 itinerary

Road distance is estimated as 1.2–1.4× the straight line; drive time assumes average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. These are rough estimates — check a maps app for the actual route.

Ways to get there

We don't have live routing data, so the figures below are labelled estimates built from the straight-line distance. Use them to plan the day, then confirm in a maps app.

By train

Our Paris to the Riviera itinerary is planned around rail, so a train is the likely way to cover this leg. Timetables and direct connections vary — check the operator before you book.

By car

Driving is an estimated 693–808 km (430–502 mi) and 7 h 15 min – 12 h 30 min at typical average speeds, not a routed time.

High-speed trains link Paris and the south, with a change or a direct run to Avignon, then regional or fast trains along to Nice. Paris and Nice are easy on foot and transit. Day trips from Avignon to Gordes or Pont du Gard are simpler with a car or tour.

Open Paris → Avignon directions in Google Maps ↗

Worth stopping for

Picks from our curated guides at both ends.

When you arrive in Avignon

Base in Avignon for two to three days: one in town, day trips to Pont du Gard and the Luberon villages.

Before you leave Paris

Give Paris three to four days, grouping sights by area: islands and Louvre, Left Bank, Marais, Montmartre.

On this curated route

Where Paris → Avignon sits in the full itinerary. Highlighted stops are this leg.

Going the other way? Avignon to Paris is the same 577 km in a straight line, heading north. Reverse directions in Google Maps ↗

Weather at each end

The biggest gap comes in July, when Avignon averages highs 8°C warmer than Paris.

Average monthly high temperature and rainfall in Paris and Avignon
MeasureJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Paris high6°8°12°16°20°23°25°25°22°17°11°7°
Avignon high10°11°15°20°24°30°33°32°27°21°15°11°
Paris rain545052396460555942576169
Avignon rain494044565637253162859852

Temperatures in °C, rain in mm per month. Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER satellite climatology — a guide to typical conditions, not a forecast. Month headings link to Avignon month guides.

Paris to Avignon: questions travelers ask

How far is Paris from Avignon?

Paris is about 577 km (359 mi) from Avignon in a straight line, with Avignon to the south. By road, we estimate 693–808 km (430–502 mi), or 1.2–1.4 times the straight line. Check a maps app for the exact route.

How long does it take to drive from Paris to Avignon?

An estimated 7 h 15 min – 12 h 30 min, assuming 693–808 km of road at average speeds of 65–95 km/h with no stops or traffic. It is not a routed time, so check a maps app on the day. Our itinerary leans on rail, so check train times too.

Which itineraries include the trip from Paris to Avignon?

Our Paris to the Riviera itinerary includes this leg. Paris to the Riviera runs about 8 days across 3 stops, best in May – Sep.

Onward from Avignon

Getting to Paris

Guides for both ends

Avignon by month

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