4.9
4.6
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Avignon to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of $45 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 2h 12m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $45, while a bus costs an average of $55.
Distance: 124 miles (200 km)
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$45 Average price Cheapest | $55 Average price | $74 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
2h 12m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 14m Average total duration 2h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 2h 29m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg 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 Avignon to Lyon:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Avignon to Lyon costing on average $55.
A train is $105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Avignon to Lyon costing on average $149.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Flight takes on average 3h 34m.
The journey is about 47m faster (1h 42m by train vs 2h 29m by car) and roughly $29 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($45 vs $74). 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.
Travel optionsfrom Avignon to Lyon
How to get from Avignon to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Avignon to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
580810:20 PM2h30Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)12:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$201One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
- 580810:20 PM2h30Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)12:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$201One-way0 transfers
Fastest
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61083:58 PM0h50Avignon TGV4:48 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$401One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FRECCIAROSSA 1000 61486:23 PM0h51Avignon TGV7:14 PMLyon Saint-Exupéry TGV$371One-way0 transfers
- 125547:15 AM1h05Avignon TGV8:20 AMLyon Part Dieu$461One-way0 transfers
- 98547:15 AM1h05Avignon TGV8:20 AMLyon Part Dieu$491One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus7:00 PM2h45Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)9:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus3:35 PM3h05Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)6:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$231One-way0 transfers
- FlixBus1:55 PM3h15Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle)5:10 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$231One-way0 transfers
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, flight, and ferry .
Compare prices and tickets Prices for trains, buses and flights
Compare train, bus, and flight prices over the next three weeks. See the best deals at a glance, find the lowest fares, and choose the option that fits your budget.
Sep 18
Sep 19
Sep 20
Sep 21
Sep 22
Sep 23
Sep 24
Sep 25
Sep 26
Sep 27
Sep 28
Sep 29
Sep 30
Oct 01
Oct 02
Oct 03
Oct 04
Oct 05
Oct 06
Oct 07
Oct 08
How to get from Avignon to Lyon
The Best Way According to our Users
More than 1,000 travel companies trust us to sell their tickets all in one place.
FAQs: Travel from Avignon to Lyon
Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Avignon to Lyon.
This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Lyon:
A train is $11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Avignon to Lyon costing on average $55.
A train is $105 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Avignon to Lyon costing on average $149.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 3h 14m.
Flight takes on average 3h 34m.
- Around 28 trains per day.
- Around 13 flights per day.
- Around 9 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Avignon and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Avignon TGV and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, TER, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, ZOU!, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
- 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Alsa.
- 19 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, TER, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Travelling from Avignon to Lyon: related information
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need
Travel to popular destinations by train, bus or flight
The Omio App Makes Travel Planning Easy
We’ll get you where you want to go. From live train updates to mobile tickets, our innovative app is the ideal way to plan and keep track of your travel.
