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Cities Near Avignon

Cities near Avignon, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Arles, Nîmes, Aix-en-Provence. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Avignon, France is Arles, about 21 mi (33 km) away — roughly 40 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Arles21 mi / 33 km40 minDrive/railDay trip
Nîmes24 mi / 38 km46 minDrive/railDay trip
Aix-en-Provence43 mi / 70 km1 hr 17 minDrive/railDay trip
Marseille 1548 mi / 78 km1 hr 26 minDrive/railDay trip
Montpellier52 mi / 84 km1 hr 33 minDrive/railDay trip
Marseille 0956 mi / 91 km1 hr 41 minDrive/railDay trip
Valence68 mi / 109 km2 hr 1 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
La Seyne-sur-Mer79 mi / 128 km1 hr 51 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Hyères87 mi / 141 km2 hr 2 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Béziers90 mi / 145 km2 hr 6 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Avignon

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Arles, Nîmes, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille 15, Montpellier. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Avignon include Arles, Nîmes, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille 15, Montpellier. The closest is Arles, about 21 miles (33 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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