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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
$15
Average price
$15
Fastest journey
29 m
Average duration
29 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
38 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bollene to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bollene to Avignon will cost around $15 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $15.
Of the 1 trains that leave Bollene for Avignon on Thu, Jun 25, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Jun 25 the direct trains cover the 38 km distance in an average of 29 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 29 m .
On Thu, Jun 25 the slowest trains will take 29 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.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bollene to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $10. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 16m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $10, and a train costs an average of $15.
Distance: 23 miles (38 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$15 Average price | $13 Average price Cheapest | $16 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 1m Average total duration 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 46m Average total duration Fastest 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Bollene to Avignon:
A bus is $2 (€2) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bollene to Avignon costing on average $15 (€13).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Train takes on average 31m.
The journey is about 6m faster (31m by train vs 37m by car) and roughly $0.61 (€0.50) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($15 (€13) vs $16 (€13)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Bollene to Avignon trains for today, Wednesday, June 24. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 11:21 AM Bollene | 0h29 | 11:50 AM Avignon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:23 PM Bollene | 0h28 | 6:51 PM Avignon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Bollene to Avignon run on average 24 times per day, taking around 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $15 (€12) but you can travel from only $10 (€9) by bus.
There are 11 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:40, the last at 22:35. The fastest train covers the 23 miles (38 km) distance in 28m.
Distance 23 miles (38 km) |
Average train duration 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $15 (€12) |
Trains per day 24 |
Direct trains 11 |
Fastest train 28m |
First train 5:40 AM |
Last train 10:35 PM |
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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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