THE SHORT VERSION
Barcelona to Avignon at a glance.
- From
- Barcelona
- To
- Avignon
- Road distance
- About 433 km
- Straight line
- 357 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~4 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Avignon to Barcelona →
- Border
- Spain → France. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Barcelona
Barcelona is Spain's busiest coach hub after Madrid, with services across Spain and to France, Italy and northern Europe. Barcelona Nord is the main long-distance bus station.
- Barcelona Nord · Estació d'Autobusos Barcelona Nord
Carrer d'Alí Bei, near Arc de Triomf. All long-distance buses. - Barcelona Sants
Some buses also pick up and drop off at Sants railway station.
Arriving in Avignon
Ask the seller where the service ends in Avignon. A town-name stop can be a bus station some way from the centre, and the last stretch to your accommodation is usually up to you.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
KEEP GOING
From Avignon, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Avignon
More buses from Barcelona
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Barcelona from Avignon by road?+
About 433 km by road (357 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Barcelona to Avignon take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 4 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Barcelona?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Barcelona include Barcelona Nord, Barcelona Sants, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Avignon to Barcelona?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Avignon to Barcelona guide.
Where does the bus from Barcelona arrive in Avignon?+
It depends on the operator. Some services end at the local bus station, others at an office or a stop on the main road. Ask the seller for the drop-off address before you book.
What kind of bus runs from Barcelona to Avignon?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Barcelona to Avignon bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Avignon by bus?+
Direct buses from Avignon include Nice, Milan, Rome, Madrid, Nîmes and more. See all connections on our Avignon bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Barcelona to Avignon?+
Spain and France are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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