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Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) → Avignon transfer

A private transfer from Marseille Provence Airport to Avignon covers 87 km and usually takes 71–89 minutes. A standard car for up to three people typically costs around €160–200, and a minivan for up to seven around €200–260; the exact price is shown before you book.

From
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
To
Avignon
Distance
87 km
Typical drive
71–89 min

The trip is almost entirely on motorway, heading north through Provence towards the Rhône valley.

From the Étang de Berre to the Rhône

The driver heads north from Marignane and joins the A7, the main north-south toll motorway of the Rhône valley. The road passes the plain around Salon-de-Provence, with the low limestone range of the Alpilles to the west, before reaching Avignon.

The A7 is a major holiday route, so summer Saturdays and the start and end of French school holidays can bring heavy traffic in both directions.

Inside or outside the ramparts

Avignon's historic centre lies within medieval walls around the Palace of the Popes. Most streets inside are narrow and car access is restricted, so hotels and guest houses there are often reached on foot from the nearest gate or access point.

Other guests stay outside the walls, across the river in Villeneuve-lès-Avignon, or in villages and farmhouses towards the Luberon and the Alpilles. Share the full address, including the name of the mas or domaine if it has one.

Ideas for the stay

Wine country
Châteauneuf-du-Pape and the Côtes du Rhône vineyards lie north of the city. Leave room in the car for a few bottles on the way back.
Pont du Gard and Nîmes
Roman sites to the west make a popular day trip from Avignon.
Luberon villages
Gordes, Roussillon and the hill villages to the east are best reached by car.

Timing the return to the airport

Plan to leave Avignon about three and a half hours before a European flight, and around four and a half hours before a long-haul departure. On summer Saturdays the A7 can be slow southbound, so add extra margin.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take from Marseille Airport to Avignon?

Usually 71–89 minutes for the 87 km, mostly on the A7 motorway. Holiday weekends can add time.

Can the driver reach my hotel inside the walls?

Car access inside the ramparts is restricted. The driver stops at the closest point open to vehicles, and the provider can agree the spot with you beforehand.

Is the motorway toll included?

The price you agree at booking is the total for the transfer. There is nothing extra to pay to the driver for the road.

Can I be dropped at a villa in the Luberon instead?

Yes, enter the exact address when booking. Villages in the Luberon are further than central Avignon, so the price and time will differ.

Is Avignon busier during the July festival?

Yes, the town is crowded and access to the centre is limited for much of the day. Allow extra time for both the arrival and the return trip.

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