The cheapest and fastest trains from Avignon to Lyon
Cheapest price
£36
Average price
£47
Fastest journey
50 m
Average duration
56 m
Trains per day
52
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 travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Lyon will cost around £47 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £36.
Of the 52 trains that leave Avignon for Lyon every day 34 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 200 km distance in an average of 56 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 50 m .
The slowest trains will take 1 h 4 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.
538615:151h05Avignon TGV16:20Lyon Part Dieu£361One-way0 changes
685220:501h10Avignon TGV22:00Lyon Part Dieu£361One-way0 changes
538211:151h05Avignon TGV12:20Lyon Part Dieu£381One-way0 changes
685011:151h05Avignon TGV12:20Lyon Part Dieu£381One-way0 changes
8861806:442h35Avignon Centre9:19Lyon-Jean-Macé£381One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 610815:580h50Avignon TGV16:48Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV£521One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 610410:470h52Avignon TGV11:39Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV£611One-way0 changes
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 614819:410h52Avignon TGV20:33Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV£441One-way0 changes
519214:121h02Avignon TGV15:14Lyon Part Dieu£421One-way0 changes
986612:491h04Avignon TGV13:53Lyon Part Dieu£391One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare train, coach 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 train with prices starting from £15. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 31m. 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 train costs an average of £15, and a flight costs an average of £71.
Distance: 200 km
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£31 Average Price Cheapest | £31 Average Price | £101 Average Price |
2h 1m Average total duration Fastest 1h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 15m Average total duration 2h 45m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 46m Average total duration 4h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.2kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Avignon to Lyon train times
The table below shows live departures for Avignon to Lyon trains for tomorrow, Monday 13 July. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
879305+ 9854 | 6:13 Avignon Centre | 2h07 | 8:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
886176 | 6:14 Avignon Centre | 2h36 | 8:50 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886180 | 6:44 Avignon Centre | 2h35 | 9:19 Lyon-Jean-Macé | 0 changesdirect | |
886182 | 7:06 Avignon Centre | 2h43 | 9:49 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
9854 | 7:15 Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 8:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140 | 7:32 Avignon TGV | 1h08 | 8:40 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
17700 | 8:10 Avignon Centre | 2h44 | 10:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
879319+ 12183 | 8:13 Avignon Centre | 1h41 | 9:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
876409+ 12562 | 8:34 Avignon Centre | 2h16 | 10:50 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
12183 | 8:49 Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 9:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
9583 | 8:49 Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 9:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
5366 | 9:07 Avignon TGV | 1h15 | 10:22 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886114 | 9:17 Avignon Centre | 2h45 | 12:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
879327+ 5516 | 9:44 Avignon Centre | 1h44 | 11:28 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
879618+ 5382 | 10:13 Avignon Centre | 2h07 | 12:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
5516 | 10:22 Avignon TGV | 1h06 | 11:28 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
12176 | 10:22 Avignon TGV | 1h06 | 11:28 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6104 | 10:47 Avignon TGV | 0h52 | 11:39 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0 changesdirect | |
5382 | 11:15 Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 12:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
6850 | 11:15 Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 12:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886184 | 12:08 Avignon Centre | 2h32 | 14:40 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
879694+ 9866 | 12:16 Avignon Centre | 1h37 | 13:53 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9866 | 12:49 Avignon TGV | 1h04 | 13:53 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
879630+ 5192 | 13:13 Avignon Centre | 2h01 | 15:14 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
86987+ 5500 | 13:34 Avignon Centre | 2h16 | 15:50 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
17702 | 14:10 Avignon Centre | 2h30 | 16:40 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
5192 | 14:12 Avignon TGV | 1h02 | 15:14 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
9752 | 14:22 Avignon TGV | 1h06 | 15:28 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
879353+ 5386 | 14:44 Avignon Centre | 1h36 | 16:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
879355+ 9868 | 15:13 Avignon Centre | 1h41 | 16:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
5386 | 15:15 Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 16:20 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
9868 | 15:49 Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 16:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6108 | 15:58 Avignon TGV | 0h50 | 16:48 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0 changesdirect | |
886188 | 16:08 Avignon Centre | 2h32 | 18:40 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
879642+ 12182 | 16:13 Avignon Centre | 1h38 | 17:51 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
876425+ 5182 | 16:32 Avignon Centre | 2h18 | 18:50 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
12182 | 16:33 Avignon TGV | 1h18 | 17:51 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
9896 | 16:33 Avignon TGV | 1h18 | 17:51 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
879365+ 9882 | 17:13 Avignon Centre | 1h41 | 18:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
886190 | 17:14 Avignon Centre | 2h44 | 19:58 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
886194 | 17:17 Avignon Centre | 2h54 | 20:11 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
876427+ 6873 | 17:33 Avignon Centre | 2h17 | 19:50 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
9882 | 17:49 Avignon TGV | 1h05 | 18:54 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
17704 | 18:10 Avignon Centre | 3h00 | 21:10 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
879373+ 6866 | 18:13 Avignon Centre | 1h49 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
6866 | 18:50 Avignon TGV | 1h12 | 20:02 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
879372+ 876431+ 6875 | 19:12 Avignon TGV | 2h26 | 21:38 Lyon Part Dieu | 2 changes | |
886192 | 19:17 Avignon Centre | 2h53 | 22:10 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
876431+ 6875 | 19:33 Avignon Centre | 2h05 | 21:38 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6148 | 19:41 Avignon TGV | 0h52 | 20:33 Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV | 0 changesdirect | |
879387+ 6852 | 20:13 Avignon Centre | 1h47 | 22:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 1 change | |
6852 | 20:50 Avignon TGV | 1h10 | 22:00 Lyon Part Dieu | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Avignon to Lyon
Trains from Avignon to Lyon run on average 28 times per day, taking around 1h 31m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £15 but you can travel from only £8 by coach.
There are 19 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:38, the last at 22:24. The fastest train covers the 200 km distance in 50m.
Distance 200 km |
Average train duration 1h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price £15 |
Trains per day 28 |
Direct trains 19 |
Fastest train 50m |
First train 5:38 |
Last train 22:24 |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 49 days |
Train companies: SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, TER, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) from Avignon to Lyon trainsSNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, Trenitalia, TER, TGV, SNCF | TGV Lyria, Regionale, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) trains will get you between Avignon and Lyon from £8. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Avignon to Lyon train
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.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Avignon and Lyon
Most Avignon to Lyon trains use the Avignon TGV to Lyon Part Dieu station pair, with some services arriving at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Use this guide to compare Avignon and Lyon train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Avignon station do trains to Lyon leave from?
Getting to Avignon TGV from Avignon city centre
Avignon TGV is 3 km from Avignon city centre. Public transport options include:
Avignon TGV train station facilities and services
Avignon TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Starbucks, Eric Kayser, Selecta
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the south entrance of the station.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30. Information desks are located at the ticket office in the departure hall.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Avignon TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Avignon TGV: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon TGV: Wheelchair access, personalized assistance service. Contact +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Aparthotel Adagio, Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV, Hôtel Kyriad Avignon Courtine Gare.
Getting to Avignon Centre from Avignon city centre
Avignon Centre train station facilities and services
Avignon Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Le Goût du Jour, Restaurant L'Essentiel
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Avignon Centre. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Avignon Centre. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Avignon Centre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Avignon Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon Centre: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Novotel Avignon Centre, Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes Hotel, Hotel de l'Horloge.
Getting to Montfavet from Avignon city centre
Montfavet is 5 km from Avignon city centre. Public transport options include:
Montfavet train station facilities and services
Montfavet has practical services for this route, including Accessibility.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Montfavet.
Which Lyon station do trains from Avignon arrive at?
Getting to Lyon Part Dieu from Lyon city centre
Lyon Part Dieu is 1 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Part Dieu train station facilities and services
Lyon Part Dieu has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Alto Café, Paul, Paul The Café, Starbucks, Exki, Sushi Shop, Carrefour
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are located in the station's main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Wed: 05:00 - 20:45, Thu - Sat: 05:00 - 21:45, Sun: 06:45 - 21:45. Information desks are located in the station's main hall. .
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 23:15. They are located near the station's reception desk. .
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon Part Dieu: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Part Dieu: Complimentary personalized care is available.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Hotel Lyon, Mercure Lyon Center, ibis Styles Lyon Center.
Getting to Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV from Lyon city centre
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV is 3 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV train station facilities and services
Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Moxy Lyon Airport, NH Lyon Airport Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint-Exupéry TGV: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Moxy Lyon Airport, NH Lyon Airport, Ibis Budget Aéroport Lyon Saint Exupéry.
Getting to Lyon-Jean-Macé from Lyon city centre
Lyon-Jean-Macé train station facilities and services
Lyon-Jean-Macé has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Le Jean Moulin, Brasserie de l'Est
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Lyon-Jean-Macé. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Lyon-Jean-Macé. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon-Jean-Macé: Ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Ibis Lyon Centre, Hotel des Facultés, Comfort Suites Rive Gauche Lyon Centre.
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