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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Cheapest price
$35
Average price
$35
Fastest journey
8 h
Average duration
8 h
Buses per day
1
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Avignon to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Lyon will cost around $35 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $35.
It's difficult to get from Avignon to Lyon without transferring at least once.
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4249 · 5696Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
| Bus | Most popular Train | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$43 Average price | $43 Average price Cheapest | $140 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Lyon:
A train is $0.77 (€0.62) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Avignon to Lyon costing on average $43 (€35).
A train is $97 (€79) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Avignon to Lyon costing on average $140 (€113).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 45m.
Flight takes on average 4h 46m.
Tickets start at around $43 (€35) compared to roughly $74 (€60) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $31 (€25). The journey takes 2h 45m versus 2h 29m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, BlaBlaCar, BlaBlaCar Bus, Alsa.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 08:50AM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30AM | Arrival Time 09:50AM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:50AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 08:00AM | Arrival Time 10:00AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 11:20AM | Duration 2h00 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $24 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 11:40AM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:20AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 02:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 03:00PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:55PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 3h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Thu, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 02:40PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 05:20PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 06:10PM | Duration 2h40 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 3h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 03:40PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h50 | Departure days Tue, Thu | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 8h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $35 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 06:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $13 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:10PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 06:50PM | Duration 2h20 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 05:40PM | Arrival Time 07:50PM | Duration 2h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $22 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 06:40PM | Arrival Time 08:30PM | Duration 1h50 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:45PM | Duration 2h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $23 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:00PM | Arrival Time 09:30PM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator BlaBlaCar | Departure Time 07:30PM | Arrival Time 10:50PM | Duration 3h20 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $12 |
Operator BlaBlaCar Bus | Departure Time 10:20PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 2h30 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
The table below shows live departures for Avignon to Lyon buses for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus | 1:55 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 3h15 | 5:10 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:35 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 3h05 | 6:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:00 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 2h45 | 9:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
5808 | 10:20 PM Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) | 2h30 | 12:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Buses from Avignon to Lyon run on average 9 times per day, taking around 2h 45m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 9 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:50. The fastest bus covers the 124 miles (200 km) distance in 2h 30m.
Distance 124 miles (200 km) |
Average bus duration 2h 45m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€9) |
Buses per day 9 |
Direct buses 9 |
Fastest bus 2h 30m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:50 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 84 days |
Discover the best of Lyon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon trip today.
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey on Place des Terreaux, known for strong collections from antiquity to modern art.
Excellent museum on Roman Lyon with mosaics, inscriptions, and artifacts beside the ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Striking science and society museum at the meeting of the Rhône and Saône, famous for immersive displays and architecture.
The city's atmospheric old quarter with Renaissance lanes, traboules, courtyards, and a strong UNESCO heritage feel.
One of Europe's largest open squares and a key central meeting point in Lyon's Presqu'île.
Large urban park with lake, botanical spaces, greenhouses, and broad paths for walking and relaxing.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and baked in a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic specialty of Lyonnais cuisine.
A warm salad of frisee lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's hearty bouchon cooking.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a festive and traditional Lyonnais dish often served in bouchons.
An iconic fine-dining restaurant with deep Lyon culinary heritage, serving elegant cuisine in a prestigious setting.
A respected modern bouchon offering refined takes on Lyonnais classics in a warm and polished setting.
A historic bouchon known for classic Lyonnais dishes, convivial service, and a traditional, bustling atmosphere.
Moderate by French standards: bakeries and lunch deals are good value, while central hotels and dinner spots cost more.
Service is included by law. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated, not required. Round up taxis; small change is fine in cafés and bars.
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