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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
$5
Average price
$28
Fastest journey
58 m
Average duration
1 h 6 m
Trains per day
25
Distance
84 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Montpellier to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Montpellier to Avignon will cost around $28 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $5.
Of the 25 trains that leave Montpellier for Avignon on Wed, Jun 17, 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Jun 17 the direct trains cover the 84 km distance in an average of 1 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 58 m .
On Wed, Jun 17 the slowest trains will take 1 h 12 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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876416Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $1. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 19m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.0 - 0.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $1, and a bus costs an average of $6.
Distance: 52 miles (84 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$13 Average price Cheapest | $17 Average price | $29 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
1h 49m Average total duration Fastest 1h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 59m Average total duration 1h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.0 - 0.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
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 Montpellier to Avignon:
A train is $4 (€3) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Montpellier to Avignon costing on average $17 (€13).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Bus takes on average 1h 29m.
The journey is about 1m faster (1h 19m by train vs 1h 20m by car) and roughly $16 (€13) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($13 (€10) vs $29 (€23)). 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 liO | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, AVE, 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 Montpellier to Avignon trains for today, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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876530 · 879502 | On time 5:30 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h37 | 7:07 AM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
6200+ 876400+ 879315 | On time 5:46 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h04 | 7:50 AM Avignon TGV | 2 transfers | |
6200+ 876400 | On time 5:46 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h35 | 7:21 AM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
876302+ 879319 | 6:43 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h35 | 8:18 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876302 | 6:43 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h19 | 8:02 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876402+ 879323 | 7:11 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h39 | 8:50 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876402 | 7:11 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h16 | 8:27 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876404 | 8:12 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h13 | 9:25 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876404+ 879327 | 8:12 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h38 | 9:50 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876408+ 879339 | 10:12 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h38 | 11:50 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876408 | 10:12 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h18 | 11:30 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876412 | 11:12 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h14 | 12:26 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876412+ 879343 | 11:12 AM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h38 | 12:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876366+ 879634 | 12:30 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h48 | 2:18 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876366 | 12:30 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h22 | 1:52 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876414 | 1:12 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h11 | 2:23 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876414+ 879353 | 1:12 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h38 | 2:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876416 | 2:12 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h12 | 3:24 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876416+ 879357 | 2:12 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h38 | 3:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
4659+ 9882 | 2:59 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 2h45 | 5:44 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876314 | 4:06 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h34 | 5:40 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876420+ 879369 | 4:16 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h34 | 5:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876420 | 4:16 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h11 | 5:27 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
5358+ 876314+ 879373 | 4:41 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 1h37 | 6:18 PM Avignon TGV | 2 transfers | |
5358+ 876314 | 4:41 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 0h59 | 5:40 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
86992+ 879377 | 5:12 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h38 | 6:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
86992 | 5:12 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h13 | 6:25 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
876316 | 5:39 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h33 | 7:12 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
6873+ 876316 | 6:00 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h12 | 7:12 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
876424+ 879385 | 6:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h39 | 7:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876424 | 6:11 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h13 | 7:24 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
86994+ 879389 | 7:12 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h38 | 8:50 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
86994 | 7:12 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h13 | 8:25 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
09725 | Delayed 5:55 PM 7:54 PMMontpellier-Saint-Roch | 0h58 | 8:52 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
6875 · 5316 | 7:58 PM Montpellier-Sud-de-France | 1h54 | 9:52 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
876428 | 8:25 PM Montpellier-Saint-Roch | 1h13 | 9:38 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from Montpellier to Avignon run on average 22 times per day, taking around 1h 19m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $1 (€1) if you book in advance.
There are 9 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:25, the last at 21:33. The fastest train covers the 52 miles (84 km) distance in 58m.
Distance 52 miles (84 km) |
Average train duration 1h 19m |
Cheapest ticket price $1 (€1) |
Trains per day 22 |
Direct trains 9 |
Fastest train 58m |
First train 5:25 AM |
Last train 9:33 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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