- Must visit
Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
One of France's finest art museums outside Paris, with major collections from antiquity to modern art in a former abbey.
Cheapest price
$52
Average price
$73
Fastest journey
1 h 34 m
Average duration
1 h 36 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
202 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu will cost around $73 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $52.
Of the 24 trains that leave Avignon Centre for Lyon Part Dieu on Fri, Jun 19, 10 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 202 km distance in an average of 1 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 1 h 34 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the slowest trains will take 1 h 38 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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5386Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $11. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 40m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $11, and a train costs an average of $22.
Distance: 125 miles (202 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$49 Average price | $18 Average price Cheapest | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 18m Average total duration 2h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 37m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu:
A bus is $31 (€26) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu costing on average $49 (€40).
Other travel options to Lyon Part Dieu take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 48m.
The journey is about 57m faster (1h 40m by train vs 2h 37m by car) and roughly $25 (€20) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($49 (€40) vs $74 (€60)). 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, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
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 Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu 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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886192 | On time 7:17 PM Avignon Centre | 2h35 | 9:52 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
876431+ 6875 | Delayed 7:33 PM Avignon Centre | 2h05 | 7:48 PM 7:48 PMLyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
879387+ 6852 | Delayed 8:13 PM Avignon Centre | 1h50 | 8:08 PM 8:08 PMLyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
886176 | 6:17 AM Avignon Centre | 2h23 | 8:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
9854+ 879309 | 6:46 AM Avignon Centre | 1h34 | 8:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
12554+ 879309 | 6:46 AM Avignon Centre | 1h34 | 8:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
886182 | 7:07 AM Avignon Centre | 2h33 | 9:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
5376+ 879315 | 7:44 AM Avignon Centre | 1h36 | 9:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
17700 | 8:10 AM Avignon Centre | 2h30 | 10:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
9583+ 879319 | 8:13 AM Avignon Centre | 1h41 | 9:54 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
12562+ 876409 | 8:34 AM Avignon Centre | 2h20 | 10:54 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
886114 | 9:17 AM Avignon Centre | 2h23 | 11:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
5516+ 879327 | 9:44 AM Avignon Centre | 1h44 | 11:28 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
12176+ 879327 | 9:44 AM Avignon Centre | 1h44 | 11:28 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
6850+ 879618 | 10:13 AM Avignon Centre | 1h57 | 12:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9866+ 879694 | 12:16 PM Avignon Centre | 1h37 | 1:53 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
886184 | 12:17 PM Avignon Centre | 2h23 | 2:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
879349+ 9752 | 1:44 PM Avignon Centre | 1h44 | 3:28 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
17702 | 2:10 PM Avignon Centre | 2h30 | 4:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
5386+ 879353 | 2:44 PM Avignon Centre | 1h38 | 4:22 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
886188 | 4:13 PM Avignon Centre | 2h27 | 6:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
886190 | 5:14 PM Avignon Centre | 2h26 | 7:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
17704 | 6:10 PM Avignon Centre | 2h30 | 8:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
6866+ 879373 | 6:13 PM Avignon Centre | 1h49 | 8:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu run on average 10 times per day, taking around 1h 40m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€18) but you can travel from only $11 (€9) by bus.
There are 4 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:46, the last at 19:13. The fastest train covers the 125 miles (202 km) distance in 1h 34m.
Distance 125 miles (202 km) |
Average train duration 1h 40m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€18) |
Trains per day 10 |
Direct trains 4 |
Fastest train 1h 34m |
First train 4:46 AM |
Last train 7:13 PM |
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Discover the best of Lyon Part Dieu — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Lyon Part Dieu trip today.
One of France's finest art museums outside Paris, with major collections from antiquity to modern art in a former abbey.
Essential museum for understanding Roman Lyon, paired with remarkable ancient theaters on Fourvière hill.
Popular museum showcasing film props, special effects, and detailed miniature scenes in Vieux Lyon.
UNESCO-listed old quarter with Renaissance streets, traboules, lively lanes, and some of the city's most atmospheric walks.
One of Europe's largest pedestrian squares and a major orientation point in central Lyon.
Central district between the Rhône and Saône, ideal for walking between grand squares, shopping streets, and monuments.
Light dumplings traditionally made with pike and served with a rich Nantua crayfish sauce, a classic Lyonnais specialty.
A warm salad of frisée lettuce, lardons, croutons, and a poached egg, emblematic of Lyon's bouchon cuisine.
Pork sausage baked inside a soft brioche loaf, a traditional hearty dish found in many classic Lyon eateries.
Well-known bouchon by chef Joseph Viola, celebrated for traditional Lyonnais specialties in a refined yet convivial atmosphere.
Historic grand brasserie serving Lyonnais and Alsatian classics in a vast Art Deco dining room; a famous institution in Lyon.
Classic Lyon bouchon with a strong local reputation for generous traditional dishes, fixed menus, and a warm old-style dining room.
Moderate for France. Casual dining and coffee are reasonable, while hotels and fine dining near the station can be pricier.
Service is included in restaurant bills. Tipping is not required, but leaving 5-10% for very good service is appreciated. Round up in cafes and taxis.
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Lyon Part-Dieu -> Place Bellecour, Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu 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 Lyon Part Dieu, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu trains use the Avignon TGV to Lyon Part Dieu station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Use this guide to compare Avignon Centre and Lyon Part Dieu 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.
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.
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV is 3 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Moxy Lyon Airport, NH Lyon Airport Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Moxy Lyon Airport, NH Lyon Airport, Ibis Budget Aéroport Lyon Saint Exupéry.
Lyon-Jean-Macé has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Jean Moulin, Brasserie de l'Est
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Lyon-Jean-Macé. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Lyon-Jean-Macé. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Ibis Lyon Centre, Hotel des Facultés, Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre.
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