The distance between Lyon and Avignon is around 225km (140 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train which takes around 1hr.
We've found 3 different ways to get from Lyon to Avignon by train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Avignon → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Take the train to Avignon Tgv.
Take the bus to Avignon - Le Pontet.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Avignon by train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €18 ($18) and will take around 2h 55m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and arrive in approximately 1hr, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €55 ($55).
The distance between Lyon and Avignon is around 225km (140 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 201km (125 miles)
It takes around 1hr to get from Lyon and Avignon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 2h 20m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Avignon is to take the train which takes around 1hr and will set you back approx €55 ($55).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Avignon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €18 ($18) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Avignon. It typically takes around 1hr and departs hourly.
Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Avignon with no changeovers required. The train runs hourly and takes 1hr.
TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Avignon. Trains depart hourly and will take around 1hr, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Avignon. It typically takes around 2h 55m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Avignon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Avignon - Le Pontet. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 2h 55m.
Blablabus and FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Avignon. Buses run twice daily and take around 2h 55m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Avignon. We recommend that you take the train to Avignon Tgv. instead which will take 1hr.
The closest major airport to Avignon is Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) which is approximately 66km (41 miles) from Avignon. Montpellier Mediterranee Airport (MPL) (MPL) and Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Avignon. The distance is around 227km (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 Lyon to Avignon is to take the train which takes, on average, 1hr and will usually cost around €55 ($55).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Train | 1hr | €55($55) | hourly | 225km (140 miles) |
Bus | 2h 55m | €18($18) | twice daily | 227km (141 miles) |
Drive | 2h 20m | €31($31) | on demand | 227km (141 miles) |
The following major airports near Avignon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.