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Musée du Petit Palais
Art museum in a former cardinal's palace, known for its collection of Italian primitives and medieval sculpture near the Palais des Papes.
Cheapest price
$32
Average price
$60
Fastest journey
55 m
Average duration
1 h 2 m
Trains per day
46
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Avignon will cost around $60 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $32.
Of the 46 trains that leave Lyon for Avignon on Tue, Jun 16, 28 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 1 h 2 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 55 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 1 h 6 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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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6119
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12177Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $14. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $14, and a flight costs an average of $98.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$41 Average price | $37 Average price Cheapest | $118 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 11m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 54m Average total duration 2h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 24m Average total duration 3h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 2h 28m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | 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 Lyon to Avignon:
A bus is $4 (€3) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Avignon costing on average $41 (€34).
A bus is $81 (€66) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Avignon costing on average $118 (€96).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Bus takes on average 2h 24m.
Flight takes on average 3h 24m.
The journey is about 47m faster (1h 41m by train vs 2h 28m by car) and roughly $33 (€27) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($41 (€34) 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 | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, TER, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, 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 Lyon to Avignon trains for today, Monday, June 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
886105 | 6:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h27 | 8:47 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
6801 | 6:28 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h14 | 7:42 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
6801+ 879318 | 6:28 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h49 | 8:17 AM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
6821+ 876404 | 6:36 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h49 | 9:25 AM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
17701 | 7:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h28 | 9:48 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147 | 8:03 AM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0h55 | 8:58 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
6805 | 8:06 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h19 | 9:25 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
6805+ 879693 | 8:06 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h42 | 9:48 AM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
5102 | 9:06 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h06 | 10:12 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
5102+ 879633 | 9:06 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h42 | 10:48 AM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
886171 | 9:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h23 | 11:43 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886173 | 10:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h30 | 12:50 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
9756 | 10:30 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h05 | 11:35 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
9810 | 10:37 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h18 | 11:55 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
12510 | 10:37 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h18 | 11:55 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
9810+ 879338 | 10:37 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h40 | 12:17 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
5332 | 11:38 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h07 | 12:45 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
5332+ 879342 | 11:38 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h39 | 1:17 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
9812+ 876414 | 12:07 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h16 | 2:23 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
17703 | 12:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h28 | 2:48 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
9877 | 1:09 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h19 | 2:28 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
9877+ 879649 | 1:09 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h39 | 2:48 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6105 | 1:13 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0h56 | 2:09 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
886179 | 1:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h30 | 3:50 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
6813 | 1:47 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h10 | 2:57 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
6813+ 879352 | 1:47 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h30 | 3:17 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
886121+ 886581 | 2:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 3h29 | 5:49 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
886183 | 3:45 PM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 2h33 | 6:18 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886187 | 4:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h27 | 6:47 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
9879+ 876424 | 5:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h14 | 7:24 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
17705 | 5:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h28 | 7:48 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886189 | 5:45 PM Lyon-Jean-Macé | 2h42 | 8:27 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
6825+ 86994+ 879389 | 6:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h40 | 8:50 PM Avignon TGV | 2 transfers | |
6825+ 86994 | 6:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h15 | 8:25 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
886191 | 6:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h31 | 8:51 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886195 | 7:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h25 | 9:45 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
9580 | 8:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h07 | 9:13 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
9580+ 879386 | 8:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h42 | 9:48 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
5316 | 8:38 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h14 | 9:52 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6119 | 9:20 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h07 | 10:27 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
5124 | 10:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h08 | 11:14 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Lyon to Avignon run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $19 (€16) but you can travel from only $14 (€11) by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:35, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 124 miles (200 km) distance in 50m.
Distance 124 miles (200 km) |
Average train duration 1h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $19 (€16) |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 5:35 AM |
Last train 10:24 PM |
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Discover the best of Avignon — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Avignon trip today.
Art museum in a former cardinal's palace, known for its collection of Italian primitives and medieval sculpture near the Palais des Papes.
The city's main fine arts and archaeology museum, with paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and antiquities in an elegant 18th-century mansion.
Major contemporary art museum featuring rotating exhibitions and works from the Lambert collection in restored historic buildings.
Grand square in front of the Palais des Papes, ideal for taking in the monumental setting and street life.
Shaded hilltop gardens with scenic overlooks, ponds, and one of the best walking spots inside central Avignon.
One of Avignon's most atmospheric streets, lined with old water wheels, stone buildings, and a lively creative vibe.
A traditional Provençal beef stew slowly braised in red wine, herbs, garlic, and olives. It is a classic around Avignon and showcases the robust flavors of inland Provence.
A famous Provençal vegetable stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, onions, and olive oil. It is closely associated with the region and is a staple of summer cooking.
A baked dish of layered seasonal vegetables, often with herbs and olive oil. In Avignon and wider Provence, it is prized for simple, rustic Mediterranean flavors.
A well-known contemporary French restaurant appreciated for creative tasting menus, careful presentation, and a calm intimate dining room.
A respected Avignon restaurant offering modern French cooking with regional ingredients in a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
A long-established favorite in Avignon serving refined French and Provençal dishes in a warm, classic setting popular with both locals and visitors.
Prices are moderate for France. Cafes and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels and festival periods cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 in cafes is appreciated; 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares.
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