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Musée du Petit Palais
Art museum beside the Palais des Papes, known for its collection of Italian primitives and works from the Avignon school.
Cheapest price
$13
Average price
$14
Fastest journey
17 m
Average duration
17 m
Trains per day
37
Distance
33 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Arles to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Arles to Avignon will cost around $14 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $13.
Of the 37 trains that leave Arles for Avignon on Fri, Jun 19, 18 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct trains cover the 33 km distance in an average of 17 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 17 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 17 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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17704Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Arles to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 20m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.0kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $12, and a bus costs an average of $28.
Distance: 20 miles (33 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $28 Average price | $9 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
50m Average total duration Fastest 20m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 8m Average total duration 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 49m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Arles to Avignon:
A train is $15 (€13) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Arles to Avignon costing on average $28 (€23).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Bus takes on average 38m.
You'll arrive about 29m sooner (20m by train vs 49m by car). Tickets start at around $13 (€11) compared to roughly $9 (€7) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, ZOU!, TER, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Arles to Avignon trains for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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17704+ 879377 | Delayed 3:55 PM 5:50 PMArles station | 1h00 | 6:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
17704 | Delayed 3:55 PM 5:50 PMArles station | 0h17 | 4:12 PM 4:12 PMAvignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886572 | On time 6:34 PM Arles station | 0h18 | 6:52 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886572 · 879658 | On time 6:34 PM Arles station | 0h44 | 7:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879532 | On time 6:48 PM Arles station | 0h19 | 7:07 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879532 · 879385 | On time 6:48 PM Arles station | 1h02 | 7:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
886576 · 879387 | On time 7:32 PM Arles station | 0h46 | 8:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
886576 | On time 7:32 PM Arles station | 0h18 | 7:50 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879534 · 879393 | 8:49 PM Arles station | 1h01 | 9:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879534 | 8:49 PM Arles station | 0h18 | 9:07 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879536 | 9:46 PM Arles station | 0h17 | 10:03 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
6194 | 6:41 AM Arles station | 0h18 | 6:59 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
6194+ 879311 | 6:41 AM Arles station | 0h37 | 7:18 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879502 · 879315 | 6:50 AM Arles station | 1h00 | 7:50 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879502 | 6:50 AM Arles station | 0h17 | 7:07 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876550+ 876302+ 879319 | 7:16 AM Arles station | 1h02 | 8:18 AM Avignon TGV | 2 transfers | |
876550+ 876302 | 7:16 AM Arles station | 0h46 | 8:02 AM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
17700 | 7:50 AM Arles station | 0h17 | 8:07 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
17700+ 879323 | 7:50 AM Arles station | 1h00 | 8:50 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879504 | 8:46 AM Arles station | 0h21 | 9:07 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879504 · 879327 | 8:46 AM Arles station | 1h04 | 9:50 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
886556 · 879618 | 9:45 AM Arles station | 0h33 | 10:18 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
886556 | 9:45 AM Arles station | 0h17 | 10:02 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879516 · 879694 | 11:48 AM Arles station | 0h33 | 12:21 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879516 | 11:48 AM Arles station | 0h19 | 12:07 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886560 | 12:47 PM Arles station | 0h18 | 1:05 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886560 · 879630 | 12:47 PM Arles station | 0h31 | 1:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
17702 | 1:50 PM Arles station | 0h17 | 2:07 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
17702+ 879353 | 1:50 PM Arles station | 1h00 | 2:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
886568 | 2:46 PM Arles station | 0h19 | 3:05 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886568 · 879355 | 2:46 PM Arles station | 0h32 | 3:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879522 · 879642 | 3:45 PM Arles station | 0h33 | 4:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
879522 | 3:45 PM Arles station | 0h18 | 4:03 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879528 | 4:45 PM Arles station | 0h18 | 5:03 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
879528 · 879365 | 4:45 PM Arles station | 0h33 | 5:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
6198+ 879373 | 5:43 PM Arles station | 0h35 | 6:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
6198 | 5:43 PM Arles station | 0h17 | 6:00 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Arles to Avignon run on average 23 times per day, taking around 20m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:15, the last at 23:53. The fastest train covers the 20 miles (33 km) distance in 17m.
Distance 20 miles (33 km) |
Average train duration 20m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Trains per day 23 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 17m |
First train 12:15 AM |
Last train 11:53 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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Art museum beside the Palais des Papes, known for its collection of Italian primitives and works from the Avignon school.
Avignon’s main fine arts and archaeology museum, housed in an elegant 18th-century mansion with varied permanent collections.
Major contemporary art museum with rotating exhibitions and works by leading modern and contemporary artists.
The city’s grand ceremonial square in front of the Palais des Papes, lively and essential for first-time visitors.
Popular landscaped gardens with panoramic viewpoints over the Rhône, bridge, and Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.
Picturesque canal-side street with waterwheels, stone facades, and one of Avignon’s most photogenic walks.
A slow-cooked Provençal beef stew braised with red wine, herbs, and vegetables, traditional across Provence and commonly enjoyed in Avignon.
A classic Provençal vegetable stew of tomato, eggplant, zucchini, peppers, and herbs, strongly associated with the cuisine of southern France.
A baked dish of layered seasonal vegetables, olive oil, and herbs, typical of Provence and often served as a side or light main course.
A respected contemporary restaurant offering creative French cuisine with seasonal ingredients in a modern but relaxed atmosphere.
A well-known Avignon restaurant serving refined French and Provençal cuisine in an intimate, polished setting near the historic center.
An established fine-dining address near the Palais des Papes, known for elegant regional cooking and an extensive Rhône wine selection.
Moderate by French standards. Casual meals are manageable, but hotels and dining rise in peak season and during the festival.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Locals may round up or leave EUR 1-5 for good service; 5-10% only for exceptional meals. Round up taxis; small tips are optional in cafés and hotels.
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Arles to Avignon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Avignon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Arles to Avignon trains use the Arles to Avignon Centre station pair, with some services arriving at Avignon TGV. Use this guide to compare Arles and Avignon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Arles has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Caravelle, Le Galoubet
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Arles. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Arles. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Arles: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Arles: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Arles: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Arles Plaza, Best Western Atrium, Hotel Spa Le Calendal.
Avignon Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Goût du Jour, Restaurant L'Essentiel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Avignon Centre. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Avignon Centre. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Avignon Centre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon Centre: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Avignon Centre, Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes Hotel, Hotel de l'Horloge.
Avignon TGV is 3 km from Avignon city centre. Public transport options include:
Avignon TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Eric Kayser, Selecta
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the south entrance of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30. Information desks are located at the ticket office in the departure hall.
Available at Avignon TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon TGV: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon TGV: Wheelchair access, personalized assistance service. Contact +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Aparthotel Adagio, Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV, Hôtel Kyriad Avignon Courtine Gare.
Montfavet is 5 km from Avignon city centre. Public transport options include:
Montfavet has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility facilities are available at Montfavet.
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