There are 5 ways to get from Avignon to Retournac by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, or train (TGV)
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Train
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournactrain Ter
3h 35m€46–101Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Place de la Paixbus E15
- Take the bus from Place de la Paix to Villagebus
- Take the bus from Village to Pôle Intermodalbus
8h 45m€8–13Bus via Lyon
- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stopbus
- Take the bus from Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere to Retournacbus
6h 30m€29–50Drive 212.4 km
- Drive from Avignon to Retournaccar 212.4 km
2h 42m€34–49Train via Avignon Centre
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreuxtrain Ter
- Take the train from St Etienne Chateaucreux to Retournactrain Ter
4h 58m€59–116
Avignon to Retournac by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Retournac is to bus which costs €8 - €13 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Retournac is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs €30 - €50.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop and arriving at Retournac via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Retournac. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Retournac via Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Avignon and Retournac is 339 km. The road distance is 212.4 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Retournac without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €45 - €110.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Avignon to Retournac, including transfers.
Avignon to Retournac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop station.
Avignon to Retournac train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Retournac is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs €45 - €110. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Retournac, France?
You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Retournac via Lyon Part Dieu and St Etienne Chateaucreux in around 3h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Retournac via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station, Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop, and Saint Etienne Chtx G.Routiere in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €40–65
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Centre to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €40–70
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to St Etienne Chateaucreux
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €11–17
- Website
- TGV inOui
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–25
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Saint-Étienne - Rue Milleret Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €3–7
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
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Booking & Getting There
Avignon to Retournac bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Avignon to Retournac train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Retournac is 212 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Avignon to Retournac.
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