How to travel from Avignon to Lyon, France

The distance between Avignon and Lyon is around 223km (139 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Avignon to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration1h 5m
  • Departshourly
  • Typical cost
    €55($55)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
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Train and Plane

Take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration1h 60m
  • Flight time55min
  • Typical cost
    €190($190)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

  • Duration2h 45m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €13($13)
Operated byBlablabus+ 1 others
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration2h 20m
  • Distance226km (141 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Avignon and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Avignon to Lyon by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €13 ($13) and will take around 2h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).

The distance between Avignon and Lyon is around 223km (139 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)

It takes around 1h 5m to get from Avignon and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Avignon to Lyon is to take the train which takes around 1h 5m and will set you back approx €55 ($55).

The cheapest way to travel between Avignon and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €13 ($13) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Avignon and Lyon. It typically takes around 1h 5m and departs hourly.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Avignon and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1h 5m.

TGV inOui run train services between Avignon and Lyon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1h 5m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Avignon and Lyon. It typically takes around 2h 45m and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Avignon and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 2h 45m.

Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Avignon and Lyon. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Avignon to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Aix-en-Provence TGV then fly from Marseille (MRS) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 1h 60m.

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Avignon and Lyon. The distance is around 226km (141 miles) by road and it will take around 2h 20m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Avignon to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1h 5m and will usually cost around €55 ($55).

How do I get from Avignon to Lyon

Compare travel optionsbetween Avignon and Lyon

Transport options from Avignon to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train
1h 5m
€55($55)
hourly225km (140 miles)
Train and Plane
1h 60m
€190($190)
hourly362km (225 miles)
Bus
2h 45m
€13($13)
twice daily223km (139 miles)
Drive
2h 20m
€31($31)
on demand226km (141 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon