How to get to Avignon TGV Train Station

Travel from Avignon city centre to Gare d' Avignon TGV train station

Avignon is one of the oldest cities in France and the capital of Provence-Alpes-Cote-d’Azur region’s Vaucluse department. It was originally under the rule of the Papal territory before it became part of France. The city is an important tourist centre rich in culture and history. One of the popular ways of travelling to and from Avignon is by use of trains. Trains to Avignon arrive at Gare d’Avignon TGV, which is 3.5 miles (5.7 km) from the city centre. Popular train companies like Renfe, SNCF, and Italo operate trains to and from the station. The station is connected to Avignon city centre via train and bus. You can book trains to Avignon on Omio, where you can also find details about your train time to Avignon and useful tips about your journey on our magazine, Omio The Window Seat.

How far is it from Avignon city centre to Gare d'Avignon TGV train station?

Gare d’Avignon TGV is 3.5 miles (5.7 km) from Avignon city centre. Trains, buses, and taxis all service the journey to the station. Trains are the fastest of the three, with a duration of about 5min. TER 79387, TER 79391, TER 79395, TER 79305, and TER 79307 are train lines providing journeys from Avignon Centre station to Gare d’Avignon TGV. Line 20 bus operates every 1h from Porte de l’Oulle to the Confluence, which takes about 15min. Gare d’Avignon TGV is a 4min walk from the Confluence. Taxis from Avignon city centre take about 10min to get to Gare d’Avignon TGV.

What is the best way to get to Gare d'Avignon TGV train station from Avignon city centre?

The train is the recommended mode of travel from Avignon city centre to Avignon train station. SNCF operates all trains that run between the city centre to Gare d’Avignon TGV. These trains operate every 1h and take about 5min to complete this short journey. The train lines for this route include TER 79387, TER 79391, TER 79395, TER 79305, and TER 79307. All these trains depart from Avignon Centre train station in the city centre.

Where is the airport in Avignon and how to get there?

There is one airport in Avignon that tourists fly into when visiting Avignon, Avignon-Provence Airport (AVN). AVN is 6.2 miles (10 km) from Avignon city centre and 5.5 miles (9 km) from Gare d’Avignon TGV. The bus is the only available public transport mode to AVN from Gare d’Avignon TGV. Zou!LER is the popular bus company providing up to three daily buses to the airport from the station. LER 22 bus is the only direct bus from Gare d’Avignon TGV to the airport. However, you will make a stop at Gare Routiere PEM during this 38min-journey. TCRA has connecting buses with Line 30 servicing the first half of the journey and Line 13 the rest. The transfer will take place at Agroparc, and your final stop will be Clement Ader. Journeys by TCRA buses are longer, taking about 1h. Taxis take about 15min to get to AVN.

How accessible is Gare train station for those with limited mobility?

Passengers with limited mobility visiting Avignon can independently move through the train station in Avignon. The station has audio beacons to help you navigate around. These beacons are activated either manually using a remote or automatically. The station also has accessibility personnel who offer wheelchairs on request and help you get around the station comfortably.

Most of the station doors also open automatically for easier movement around the station. You can move independently around the station thanks to the handrails on the platforms. Ramps, lifts, and escalators are also available to help you access top levels. Each escalator step has markings on the edge and comb plates at both ends. Reserved spaces are available at the south exit parking lot. A welcome point is available at the centre of the station where you can request special assistance. The staff at Gare d’Avignon TGV offer all passengers with limited mobility help in carrying luggage and getting on and off the trains.

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Night trains to/from Gare d'Avignon TGV

Night trains in Avignon are common and guarantee comfortable travel in your overnight journey. Gare d’Avignon TGV ticket office operates from 5:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. on Mondays to Thursdays. The offices are open until 11:45 p.m. on Saturdays and 12:15 a.m. on Fridays and Sundays. You can book your overnight train before the offices close. The welcome point and staff will also be available for anything you need before boarding your night train.

Travelling by bus/train in Avignon: Sustainable journey

You protect the environment by choosing the train as your mode of transit to and from Avignon. Trains cause little greenhouse effect as they have 70% lower carbon footprint than cars. Trains also save on space as they transport more passengers and cargo than cars. There is also no traffic associated with using the railway as seen on roads. Congestion on roads contributes to more carbon footprint, which does not apply to trains.

Local tips: Avignon train station points of interest

Like many stations in France, Gare d’Avignon TGV is full of essential amenities. A cafeteria and several vending machines are available at the station if you want a quick bite. Public payphones are available at many station points with few power outlets available. Cashpoints and a post-box are located just outside the south exit of the station. If you’re driving to the station, you can find ample parking outside the south exit. Subscription parking and long and short-term parking are available with free parking in the first 20min. Taxis operate from the south exit, whilst the bus operates from the north exit. The central point of the station has a private luggage office you can entrust with your luggage as you tour some points of interest near the station. Some things to keep you busy near Gare d’Avignon TGV include:

• Sample French cuisines from the multiple French restaurants near the station
• Learn about the historical landmark of Saint-Jean
• Visit the natural history museum of fauna and geology of Musee Requien
• Take a memorable walk along with Jardin des Doms, a public garden on top of a hill
• Appreciate the interior artworks of Basilique Saint-Pierre

What to do in Avignon

Avignon was a once important European city that dates back to the 14th century. The city has renaissance and gothic buildings protected as UNESCO sites. It is rich in French culture with an assortment of historical museums and arts to keep you enthralled for days. History lovers can start their tour of Avignon at Pont Saint-Benezet, also known as Pont d’Avignon. It is a late 12th century mythic bridge connecting France to the territory of Papal. You can visit the 24 rooms of the 14th century Palais des Papes. It is one of the most valuable and famous historic buildings in France.

After you tour the Papal Palace, appreciate the scenic views of the palace, Hotel des Monnaies, and Petit Palais from the wide-open space of Place du Palais. Art enthusiasts should visit Collection Lambert, an art museum with old sculptures, photography, and paintings from the 1980s to a few years ago. If you’re in Avignon in July, enjoy a performance of the OFF Theatre festival at the Place de l’Horloge. A line of restaurants spans Place de l’Horloge, so foodies can also have a taste of the various French cuisines available at the site.