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Compare train and bus for Saint-Étienne to Avignon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saint-Étienne to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $22. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 2h 47m. 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 $22, and a train costs an average of $36.
Distance: 104 miles (168 km)
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$57 Average price | $31 Average price Cheapest |
3h 17m Average total duration Fastest 2h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 46m Average total duration 3h 16m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
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How to get from Saint-Étienne to Avignon by train, bus or flight.
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The best way to travel from Saint-Étienne to Avignon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

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This is compared to other travel options from Saint-Étienne to Avignon:
A bus is $14 (€11) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Saint-Étienne to Avignon costing on average $36 (€29).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
- Around 18 trains per day.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Saint-Étienne and Avignon as scheduled services by train and bus can vary by season or day of the week.
- Trains mostly depart from St-Étienne Châteaucreux and arrive in Avignon Centre.
- Buses mostly depart from Saint-Étienne, Gare SNCF and arrive in Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle).
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Marseille Provence Airport.
- Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Avignon by bus.
- Travel with SNCF TER, TER, TGV INOUI, SNCF to go to Avignon by train.
- 5 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.
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