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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
$83
Average price
$210
Fastest journey
6 h 15 m
Average duration
6 h 21 m
Trains per day
18
Distance
439 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bordeaux to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Bordeaux to Avignon will cost around $210 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $83.
It's difficult to get from Bordeaux to Avignon without transferring at least once.
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879377Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Bordeaux to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $30, and a train costs an average of $39.
Distance: 272 miles (439 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$85 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $78 Average price | $185 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 1m Average total duration 5h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 15m Average total duration 7h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 42m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 2.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Bordeaux to Avignon:
A bus is $11 (€9) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Bordeaux to Avignon costing on average $78 (€64).
A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Bordeaux to Avignon costing on average $85 (€69).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 31m.
Bus takes on average 7h 45m.
The journey is about 11m faster (5h 31m by train vs 5h 42m by car) and roughly $100 (€82) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 (€69) vs $185 (€152)). 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.
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 Bordeaux to Avignon trains for today, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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4655+ 876412 | 6:10 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h16 | 12:26 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
4655+ 879343+ 876412 | 6:10 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h40 | 12:50 PM Avignon TGV | 2 transfers | |
4657+ 6122 | 8:07 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h27 | 3:34 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
4657+ 886568 | 8:07 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h58 | 3:05 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
4657+ 886568 · 879355 | 8:07 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h11 | 3:18 PM Avignon TGV | 2 transfers | |
4657+ 876414 | 8:07 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h16 | 2:23 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
8501+ 876255 · 876416 | 8:20 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h04 | 3:24 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
4659+ 876420 | 10:09 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h18 | 5:27 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
12254 · 6115+ 879366 | 10:47 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h01 | 5:48 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
12254 · 6115 | 10:47 AM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h33 | 5:20 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
8534 · 6117+ 879370 | 12:12 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h36 | 6:48 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
8505 · 6873+ 876316 | 12:51 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h21 | 7:12 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
4663+ 86994 | 2:10 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h15 | 8:25 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
4663+ 879389+ 86994 | 2:10 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h40 | 8:50 PM Avignon TGV | 2 transfers | |
12260 · 6127+ 879386 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 7h02 | 9:48 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
12260 · 6127 | 2:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h36 | 9:22 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
8582 · 6187+ 879388 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h31 | 10:17 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
8582 · 6187 | 3:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h01 | 9:47 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
8414 · 5320 · 5124 | 5:08 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h06 | 11:14 PM Avignon TGV | 2 transfers | |
8414 · 5338 · 5124 | 5:08 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h06 | 11:14 PM Avignon TGV | 2 transfers | |
8416 · 6137 | 5:46 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 6h15 | 12:01 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
F41 (866363)+ 3740+ 6103 | 9:03 PM Bordeaux-Saint-Jean | 14h43 | 11:46 AM Avignon TGV | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Bordeaux to Avignon run on average 17 times per day, taking around 5h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $39 (€32) but you can travel from only $30 (€25) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:10, the last at 22:34. The fastest train covers the 272 miles (439 km) distance in 6h 0m.
Distance 272 miles (439 km) |
Average train duration 5h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $39 (€32) |
Trains per day 17 |
Fastest train 6h 0m |
First train 5:10 AM |
Last train 10:34 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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