The cheapest and fastest trains from Lyon to Avignon
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
49 m
Average duration
59 m
Trains per day
24
Distance
200 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Avignon will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 24 trains that leave Lyon for Avignon on Wed, Nov 05, 17 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Nov 05 the direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 59 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 49 m .
On Wed, Nov 05 the slowest trains will take 1 h 2 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 6157
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6105
5102
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876414
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6105
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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Avignon
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Avignon 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 22m. 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 €147.
Distance: 200 km
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight |
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€30 Average price | €20 Average price Cheapest | €273 Average price |
1h 52m Average total duration Fastest 1h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 28m Average total duration 2h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 41m Average total duration 4h 41m 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
Lyon to Avignon train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6147 | 6:48 AM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0h49 | 7:37 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
6805+ 879693 | On time 7:06 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h42 | 8:48 AM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
6805 | On time 7:06 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h18 | 8:24 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
5102+ 879633 | On time 8:07 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h41 | 9:48 AM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
5102 | On time 8:07 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h02 | 9:09 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
886171 | On time 8:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h24 | 10:44 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
886173 | On time 9:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h31 | 11:51 AM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
5010+ 879338 | On time 9:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h37 | 11:17 AM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
9810 | On time 9:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h12 | 10:52 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
5010 | On time 9:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h12 | 10:52 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
5332+ 879342 | On time 10:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h37 | 12:17 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
5332 | On time 10:40 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h04 | 11:44 AM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
6823+ 876414 | On time 11:10 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h17 | 1:27 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
17703 | On time 11:20 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h29 | 1:49 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
9877 | On time 12:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h16 | 1:26 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
9877+ 879649 | On time 12:10 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h39 | 1:49 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
886179 | On time 12:20 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 2h31 | 2:51 PM Avignon Centre | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6105 | 12:38 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0h59 | 1:37 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
6813 | On time 12:55 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h02 | 1:57 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
6813+ 879352 | On time 12:55 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h22 | 2:17 PM Avignon Centre | 1 transfer | |
2239 | On time 5:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h02 | 6:08 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
5537 | On time 5:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h02 | 6:08 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
9580 | On time 7:06 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1h02 | 8:08 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6157 | 8:00 PM Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 1h08 | 9:08 PM Avignon TGV | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Lyon to Avignon
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 1h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price €15 |
Trains per day 27 |
Direct trains 17 |
Fastest train 49m |
First train 05:38 |
Last train 22:06 |
Train companies: SNCF TER, TGV INOUI, TGV, Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) from Lyon to Avignon trainsSNCF TER, TGV INOUI, TGV, Trenitalia, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, SNCF, Luxembourg Railways (CFL) trains will get you between Lyon and Avignon from €12. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
SNCF TER
TGV INOUI
TGV
Trenitalia
SNCF | TGV Lyria
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
SNCF
Luxembourg Railways (CFL)
FAQs: Trains from Lyon to Avignon

When departing from Lyon, you have various train station options to start your route from including Lyon Part Dieu, Gare de Lyon-Perrache, Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV and Lyon-Jean-Macé. When arriving in Avignon, you can end your route in train stations like Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Lyon Part Dieu, which is located around 2 miles (3.3 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Avignon TGV, located 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Lyon to Avignon
- 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
- 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
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