- Must visit
Château du Clos Lucé
Leonardo da Vinci’s final residence, with models, gardens, and rooms exploring his inventions, art, and final years in France.
Cheapest price
€240
Average price
€267
Fastest journey
13 h 23 m
Average duration
14 h 1 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
486 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Amboise is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Amboise will cost around €267 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €240.
It's difficult to get from Avignon to Amboise without transferring at least 3 times.




Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Amboise among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €65. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €65, and a train costs an average of €91.
Distance: 301 miles (486 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
€103 Average price | €73 Average price Cheapest | €101 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 17m Average total duration Fastest 5h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Amboise:
A bus is €30 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Amboise costing on average €103.
Other travel options to Amboise take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 35m.
You'll arrive about 56m sooner (5h 47m by train vs 6h 43m by car). Tickets start at around €103 compared to roughly €101 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.
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 Avignon to Amboise trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5772+ 860551+ 879563 | Delayed 7:31 PM 7:06 PMAvignon Centre | 14h14 | 9:20 AM Gare d'Amboise | 2 transfers | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Avignon to Amboise run on average 13 times per day, taking around 5h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €91 but you can travel from only €65 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 06:21, the last at 19:41. The fastest train covers the 301 miles (486 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 301 miles (486 km) |
Average train duration 5h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €91 |
Trains per day 13 |
Fastest train 6h 20m |
First train 6:21 AM |
Last train 7:41 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 35 days |
Discover the best of Amboise — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Amboise trip today.
Leonardo da Vinci’s final residence, with models, gardens, and rooms exploring his inventions, art, and final years in France.
Royal château visit includes historic collections, furnished rooms, and interpretive displays on French monarchy and court life.
Immersive digital art space inside a former foundry, presenting large-scale projections on history, art, and architecture.
Green island in the Loire offering peaceful walking paths and some of the best postcard views of Amboise and its château.
Main pedestrian street lined with historic façades, shops, and views toward the clock tower, ideal for strolling through old Amboise.
Lively central square beneath the château, useful for orientation and admired for classic town views and market atmosphere.
A famous Loire Valley goat cheese from nearby Touraine, often served fresh or ash-coated. It reflects the region's long farmhouse cheesemaking tradition.
A white Loire wine made around Amboise from Chenin Blanc, ranging from dry to sparkling. It is one of the town's signature local drinks.
A Loire River fish stew or preparation using pike, perch, or eel, showing the historic importance of river fishing in Touraine cuisine.
Refined riverside dining in a historic inn, known for elegant Loire Valley cuisine and a polished atmosphere near the château.
Popular casual spot for galettes, crêpes, cider, and regional products, with a friendly atmosphere close to the old town.
Well-regarded traditional restaurant serving classic French and Touraine dishes in a cozy, historic setting in central Amboise.
Moderate for France: lodging and château tourism raise prices a bit, but dining and local transit stay reasonable versus larger French tourist cities.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving 5-10% for very good restaurant service is appreciated. Small change for cafes and taxis is enough.
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Gare d'Amboise -> Château Royal d'Amboise, Amboise
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Avignon to Amboise 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 Amboise, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Avignon to Amboise trains use the Avignon TGV to Gare d'Amboise station pair. Use this guide to compare Avignon and Amboise train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
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.
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.
Gare d'Amboise has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink options are available at Gare d'Amboise.
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Gare d'Amboise. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Gare d'Amboise.
Available at Gare d'Amboise: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Gare d'Amboise: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Gare d'Amboise: Ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Blason, Hôtel Bellevue, Le Manoir Les Minimes.
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