The cheapest and fastest trains from Avignon to Lyon
Cheapest price
€31
Average price
€63
Fastest journey
51 m
Average duration
58 m
Trains per day
30
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Lyon will cost around €63 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €31.
Of the 30 trains that leave Avignon for Lyon on Sun, Nov 23, 19 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Nov 23 the direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 58 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 51 m .
On Sun, Nov 23 the slowest trains will take 1 h 3 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6146
6850
879333+
6850
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6148
886184
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6148
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6146
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6108
9866
5066Travel 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 bus with prices starting from €12. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 21m. 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 €12, and a flight costs an average of €91.
Distance: 200 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€34 Average price | €21 Average price Cheapest | €289 Average price |
1h 51m Average total duration Fastest 1h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 36m Average total duration 6h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Avignon to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Avignon to Lyon trains for today, Saturday, November 22. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6104 | 6:30 AM Avignon TGV | 0h51 | 7:21 AM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
17700 | On time 7:10 AM Avignon Centre | 2h30 | 9:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
879319+ 9583 | On time 7:13 AM Avignon Centre | 1h41 | 8:54 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9583 | On time 7:48 AM Avignon TGV | 1h06 | 8:54 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
2083 | On time 7:48 AM Avignon TGV | 1h06 | 8:54 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
879327+ 5516 | On time 8:44 AM Avignon Centre | 1h42 | 10:26 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
2242 | On time 9:22 AM Avignon TGV | 1h04 | 10:26 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
5516 | On time 9:22 AM Avignon TGV | 1h04 | 10:26 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6146 | 9:30 AM Avignon TGV | 0h52 | 10:22 AM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
879333+ 6850 | On time 9:45 AM Avignon Centre | 1h35 | 11:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
6850 | On time 10:15 AM Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 11:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
5382 | On time 10:15 AM Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 11:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
86985+ 5158 | On time 10:34 AM Avignon Centre | 2h15 | 12:49 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
886184 | On time 11:14 AM Avignon Centre | 2h26 | 1:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
879626+ 9866 | On time 11:19 AM Avignon Centre | 1h34 | 12:53 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9866 | On time 11:50 AM Avignon TGV | 1h03 | 12:53 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
879349+ 5192 | On time 12:45 PM Avignon Centre | 1h29 | 2:14 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
17702 | On time 1:10 PM Avignon Centre | 2h30 | 3:40 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
5192 | On time 1:10 PM Avignon TGV | 1h04 | 2:14 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
879353+ 5386 | On time 1:45 PM Avignon Centre | 1h35 | 3:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
879355+ 9868 | On time 2:13 PM Avignon Centre | 1h41 | 3:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
5386 | On time 2:15 PM Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 3:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
9868 | On time 2:49 PM Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 3:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
879642+ 9896 | On time 3:12 PM Avignon Centre | 1h38 | 4:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6108 | 3:25 PM Avignon TGV | 1h00 | 4:25 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
9896 | On time 3:33 PM Avignon TGV | 1h17 | 4:50 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
9882 | On time 4:49 PM Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 5:54 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
6866 | On time 5:51 PM Avignon TGV | 1h11 | 7:02 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6148 | 6:27 PM Avignon TGV | 0h51 | 7:18 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
6852 | On time 7:49 PM Avignon TGV | 1h09 | 8:58 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Avignon to Lyon
Trains from Avignon to Lyon run on average 27 times per day, taking around 1h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 but you can travel from only €12 by bus.
There are 18 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 22:06. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 51m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 1h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 18 |
Fastest train 51m |
First train 05:38 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, TGV, Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF from Avignon to Lyon trainsSNCF TER, TGV INOUI, TGV, Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF trains will get you between Avignon and Lyon from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Avignon to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Avignon to Lyon by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Avignon, you have various train station options to start your journey from including Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre. When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in train stations like Lyon Part Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache, Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and Lyon-Jean-Macé.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Avignon TGV, which is located around 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Lyon Part Dieu, located 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Avignon to Lyon
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue Jean Jaurès.
- Restaurant Le Goût du Jour
- Restaurant L'Essentiel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Novotel Avignon Centre
- Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes Hotel
- Hotel de l'Horloge
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connection to Avignon TGV station
- Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- Starbucks
- Eric Kayser
- Selecta
- Wheelchair access, personalized assistance service. Contact +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- Aparthotel Adagio
- Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
- Hôtel Kyriad Avignon Courtine Gare
- Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30
- Located at the ticket office in the departure hall.
- Bus lines: ORIZO line
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV/ICE, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, Eurostar, Thalys, TER, AVE
- Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available after creating an account and connecting to "CONNECTION."
- PAUL
- Hearing, mobility, and visual disability assistance. Accessibility available with elevator, ramp or step-free access, barrier-free toilets.
- Mercure Lyon Centre Chateau Perrache
- Hotel De Normandie
- InterContinental Lyon-Hotel Dieu
- Mon - Fri: 10:00 - 18:00
- Information services are available at the ticket office, located in Hall Level 2.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Bus lines: 8, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, 63, S1, C19, C21, C22
- Tram lines: 1, 2
- Train lines: TGV, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Intercités
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Free unlimited WiFi.
- Luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk.
- Alto Café
- Paul
- Paul The Café
- Starbucks
- Exki
- Sushi Shop
- Carrefour
- Complimentary personalized care is available.
- Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon
- Mercure Lyon Center
- ibis Styles Lyon Center
- Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45
- Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45
- Sun: 06:45 - 21:45
- Located in the station's main hall.
- Metro lines: A, B, C, D
- Tram lines: T4, K240, T3, K100
- Bus lines: 2960, C2, C3, C6, C9
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, TER, Intercités, Eurostar, AVE
- 6:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week. Access is available via Rue de Grèce.
- Restaurant Moxy Lyon Airport
- NH Lyon Airport Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Moxy Lyon Airport
- NH Lyon Airport
- Ibis Budget Aéroport Lyon Saint Exupéry
- Located in the main hall
- 150 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform access
- Hall 2: ticket office and services
- Hall 3: connection to Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport
- Tramway: Rhônexpress
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- Parking is available nearby with access from Avenue Jean Jaurès.
- Le Jean Moulin
- Brasserie de l'Est
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Lyon Centre
- Hotel des Facultés
- Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre
- Located in the main hall
- 100 places, covered
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: access to metro and tramway connections
- Metro: Line B
- Tramway: Line T2
- Bus: Several lines available
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