What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Avignon?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Avignon is to rideshare which costs €14 - €17 and takes 3h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Avignon?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Avignon is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €35 - €80.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Avignon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Avignon. Services depart four times a week, and operate Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 3h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Avignon?

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.

How far is it from Lyon to Avignon?

The distance between Lyon and Avignon is 227 km. The road distance is 226.2 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Avignon without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €35 - €80.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Avignon?

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv takes 1h 2m including transfers and departs hourly.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Avignon bus from?

Lyon to Avignon bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Avignon train from?

Lyon to Avignon train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Avignon?

The best way to get from Lyon to Avignon is to train which takes 1h 2m and costs €35 - €80. Alternatively, you can bus via Le Lac, which costs €15 - €30 and takes 3h.

Where does the Lyon to Avignon bus arrive?

Lyon to Avignon bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Avignon station.

Where does the Lyon to Avignon train arrive?

Lyon to Avignon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Avignon Tgv station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Avignon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Avignon is 226 km. It takes approximately 2h 18m to drive from Lyon to Avignon.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Avignon?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Avignon?

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Where can I stay near Avignon?

There are 2812+ hotels available in Avignon.

Can I share a ride from Lyon to Avignon?

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.

Lyon to Avignon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and rideshare

There are 5 ways to get from Lyon to Avignon by train (TGV), bus, car, or rideshare

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
1h 2m
€35–80
Rideshare
cheapest
1. Take the rideshare from Lyon to Avignonrideshare 227.4 km
3h 5m
€14–17
Bus via Le Lac
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Avignonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
3h
€15–30
Drive 226.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Avignoncar 226.2 km
2h 18m
€35–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Avignonbus
3h 30m
€18–40

Lyon to Avignon by train

162Weekly Trains

1h 2mAverage Duration

€35Cheapest Price

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Distance: 226.7 km
Duration: 1h 2m

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 €45–75 and the journey takes 1h 2m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Avignon every 3 hours. Tickets cost €15–26 and the journey takes 2h 40m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route every 4 hours.

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