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Inguimbertine
Library-museum founded from a scholar’s collection, known for manuscripts, art and cabinet displays in a historic learned setting.
Cheapest price
£54
Average price
£62
Fastest journey
3 h 45 m
Average duration
4 h 3 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
573 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Carpentras is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Carpentras will cost around £62 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £54.
To travel from Paris to Carpentras you need to make at least one change.
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879328Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Paris to Carpentras among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £23. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £23, and a train costs an average of £39.
Distance: 573 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£88 Average Price | £42 Average Price Cheapest | £80 Average Price |
4h 21m Average total duration 3h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 44m Average total duration 9h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 43m Average total duration Fastest 1h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Carpentras trains for today, Wednesday 12 August. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6113 | 15:10 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h41 | 17:51 Avignon TGV | 0 changesdirect | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6119 | 19:18 Paris Gare de Lyon | 2h50 | 22:08 Avignon TGV | 0 changesdirect | |
| Thursday 13 August | |||||
6101+ 879328 | 6:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h15 | 10:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
6107+ 879342 | 9:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h15 | 13:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
6111+ 879352 | 11:38 Paris Gare de Lyon | 4h15 | 15:53 Carpentras station | 1 change | |
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Trains from Paris to Carpentras run on average 7 times per day, taking around 3h 51m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £39 but you can travel from only £23 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 06:09, the last at 20:57. The fastest train covers the 573 km distance in 2h 50m.
Distance 573 km |
Average train duration 3h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 2h 50m |
First train 6:09 |
Last train 20:57 |
Cheapest Month Sept |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 14 days |
Discover the best of Carpentras — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Carpentras trip today.
Library-museum founded from a scholar’s collection, known for manuscripts, art and cabinet displays in a historic learned setting.
Town museum in a grand former bishop’s palace, presenting archaeology, fine art and local history collections in refined interiors.
Art space and museum venue hosting temporary exhibitions and cultural displays inside the Hôtel-Dieu complex in central Carpentras.
Main square lined with historic buildings and cafés, a practical base for exploring the old town and watching daily local life.
Historic quarter around the synagogue, valued for its narrow streets and strong sense of Carpentras’s layered religious history.
Shaded boulevard on the edge of the centre, pleasant for a walk and useful for appreciating the town’s 19th-century urban layout.
Candied cherries and melon from nearby Apt, folded into rich almond cake. A festive Provençal speciality linked to regional fruit growing and pâtisserie.
Dark summer cherries preserved in syrup or liqueur style. Carpentras and the Comtat Venaissin are closely tied to cherry growing and traditional preserves.
A Provençal vegetable stew of courgettes, aubergines, peppers, tomatoes and olive oil. It is a regional staple across Vaucluse in the summer.
Refined Provençal restaurant in central Carpentras, known for seasonal produce and a polished but relaxed dining room.
Traditional restaurant serving Provençal and French cuisine in an old-town setting, suited to a relaxed lunch or dinner.
Well-known brasserie style address for traditional French dishes, generous portions and a lively local atmosphere.
Moderate for Provence. Hotels and dining cost less than Nice or Avignon; local buses are cheap, but summer stays and market-area restaurants raise costs.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for very good restaurant service. Taxis may be rounded up. In cafés, small change is appreciated but not expected.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Paris to Carpentras 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 Carpentras, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Paris to Carpentras trains use the Paris Gare de Lyon to Carpentras station pair. Use this guide to compare Paris and Carpentras train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Paris Gare de Lyon is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare de Lyon 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 options include: Le Train Bleu, La Fabrique Cookies, The Grand Comptoir, Café Pierre Hermé, Paul, Starbucks, Golden Brioche, Mezzo di Pasta, McDonald's, The Prem1er Café, & many more
Free unlimited WiFi. ATMs are in various points at the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 04:45 - 01:30. Information desks are located in Hall 1.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are available daily from 06:15 to 22:00. They are located on the first level in Hall 3 on the Rue de Bercy side of the station.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare de Lyon: Full accessibility services for all types of disabilities throughout the station, including digital and electronic orientation systems.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Parisianer, Hôtel Locomo, Hôtel Marceau Bastille.
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz is 1 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare d'Austerlitz 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 options include: Brioche Dorée, Dalloyau, La Croissanterie
Free, unlimited high-speed Wi-Fi when you create a free account. ATMs are located in various points in the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 08:00 - 20:00. Information desks are located on the ground level near the Seine entrance and on the underground level near the RER stairs and escalator.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located across from Platforms 1 and 2 and are open daily from 06:00 to 22:00. .
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare d'Austerlitz: The station is fully accessible, including handicapped parking, lifts, ramps, handicapped restrooms, and lowered counters.
Nearby hotels include Hôtel Libertel Austerlitz Jardin des Plantes, OFF Paris Seine, Hotel Devillas.
Paris Gare Montparnasse is 2 km from Paris city centre. Public transport options include:
Paris Gare Montparnasse 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 options include: YO! Sushi, McDonald's, Pierre Herme, La Fabrique à Cookies, Brioche Dorée, Yogurt Factory, IT Trattoria, PeGast, EXKi, Starbucks, & many more
Free public Wi-Fi. ATMs are there are several ATM machines inside the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 07:15 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office. Located in Hall 1 on Level 2 near Track 1.
Luggage storage is automatic lockers are located in Hall 1 on level 2 close to Track 24.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Paris Gare Montparnasse: Elevators, boarding ramps, and escalators. Special assistance for disabled travelers is available at the station, located in Hall 1 on Level 2.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Le Littré, Hôtel Mistral, Royal Saint Germain.
Carpentras has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: La Perle d'Asie, Le Galusha
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Ticket office support is available at Carpentras. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Carpentras.
Available at Carpentras: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Carpentras: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Carpentras: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Best Western Le Comtadin, Hotel du Fiacre, Safari Hotel Restaurant Hibiscus.
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