There are 4 ways to get from Lyon to Avignon by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare
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Lyon to Avignon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Avignon is to rideshare which costs €14 - €17 and takes 3h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Lyon to Avignon is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €30 - €80.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Avignon. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Avignon Tgv. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 2m.
The distance between Lyon and Avignon is 227 km. The road distance is 226.2 km.
The best way to get from Lyon to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €30 - €80.
The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.
Lyon to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.
Lyon to Avignon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
The best way to get from Lyon to Avignon is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €30 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €12 - €40 and takes 2h 45m.
What companies run services between Lyon, France and Avignon, France?
TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv hourly. Tickets cost €30–80 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Avignon every 4 hours. Tickets cost €15–30 and the journey takes 2h 45m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €40–55
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Lyon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €15–30
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Lyon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €12–40
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Lyon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €18–27
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- blablacar.com
Rideshare from Lyon to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €14–17
- Schedules at
- blablacar.com
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More Questions & Answers
Lyon to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Avignon station.
Lyon to Avignon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Avignon is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Lyon to Avignon.
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Book your Lyon to Avignon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lyon and Avignon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




























