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Avignon to Lyon Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Avignon to Lyon trains run mainly from Avignon TGV to Lyon Part-Dieu on the high-speed Rhone corridor, with some services also using Avignon Centre or arriving at Lyon Perrache. TGV INOUI and OUIGO use the LGV Mediterranee and LGV Rhone-Alpes, while TER trains follow the classic Rhone Valley line with more local stops. Key intermediate points can include Valence TGV, Valence Ville, Montelimar, Orange, or Vienne depending on the service. The fastest TGV covers the roughly 200 km rail route in about 1 hour 2 minutes, while slower TER or connecting options can take around 2 hours 20 minutes. One-way fares start from about €16 ($17 USD) for advance low-cost or non-flexible fares and can rise to around €75 ($81 USD) for flexible TGV fares close to departure. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. There are usually around 25 to 35 daily departures in one direction; Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, so book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel.

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Seats

Avignon

Lyon

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:48

AvignonAvignon TGV

52m

07:40

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Direct

OUIGO 7838

from

49 USD

52m, Direct

06:48

AvignonAvignon TGV

07:40

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

from

49 USD

Direct

OUIGO 7838

07:03

AvignonAvignon Centre

1h 43m

08:46

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Direct

TGV Inoui 6194

from

79 USD

1h 43m, Direct

07:03

AvignonAvignon Centre

08:46

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

from

79 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 6194

Day trains

12:23

AvignonAvignon TGV

51m

13:14

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Direct

OUIGO 7820

from

49 USD

51m, Direct

12:23

AvignonAvignon TGV

13:14

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

from

49 USD

Direct

OUIGO 7820

12:49

AvignonAvignon TGV

1h 4m

13:53

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

TGV Inoui 9866

from

69 USD

1h 4m, Direct

12:49

AvignonAvignon TGV

13:53

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

69 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 9866

Evening trains

18:04

AvignonAvignon Centre

1h 38m

19:42

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Direct

TGV Inoui 6198

from

79 USD

1h 38m, Direct

18:04

AvignonAvignon Centre

19:42

LyonLyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

from

79 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 6198

18:50

AvignonAvignon TGV

1h 12m

20:02

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

Direct

TGV Inoui 6866

from

69 USD

1h 12m, Direct

18:50

AvignonAvignon TGV

20:02

LyonLyon Part-Dieu

from

69 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 6866

First train

05:58

Last train

20:50

Travel duration

1h 8m

Daily departures

Departure station

Avignon

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Lyon

Ticket price

$31

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Exchange and cancellation rules depend on the fare selected for the Avignon to Lyon route. TGV INOUI flexible fares usually allow more changes than low-cost OUIGO tickets, while TER rules are set by regional fare conditions.

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Avignon to Lyon Route Overview

The Avignon to Lyon rail route follows the Rhone Valley, one of France's main north-south corridors between Provence and the Alpine approaches. High-speed trains leave the walled city behind at Avignon TGV and run north through open vineyard country before approaching Lyon's dense Part-Dieu rail district. A useful route detail is the station split in Avignon: Avignon TGV is outside the old city but has the fastest TGV services, while Avignon Centre is closer to the Palais des Papes and is mainly used by TER and some connecting trips. TGV INOUI seats are reserved by default, OUIGO requires a booked seat, and TER trains generally do not use compulsory seat reservations.

Travel time

1h 8m

Train type

Fastest trip

51m

Longest trip

1h 43m

Avignon

Avignon is a historic city on the Rhone known for the Palais des Papes, Pont d'Avignon, and its summer theatre festival. Long-distance high-speed trains mostly depart from Avignon TGV, about 6 km south of the old city, while Avignon Centre sits just outside the city walls.

Avignon TGV

Avignon TGV, Parvis Arrivée, Quartier Ouest, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 84000, France

Avignon Centre

Avignon-Centre, Boulevard Champfleury, Joseph Vernet, Quartier Nord Rocade, Avignon, Vaucluse, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, Metropolitan France, 84000, France

1h 8m

Lyon

Lyon is France's third-largest city and a major rail junction between Paris, Provence, the Alps, and Geneva. Most Avignon trains arrive at Lyon Part-Dieu, the main business-district station, while some regional services continue to or from Lyon Perrache near the Presqu'ile.

Lyon St-Paul

Lyon-Saint-Paul, Montée des Carmes Déchaussés, Saint-Paul, Quartiers anciens, 5th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69005, France

Lyon Part Dieu

Station

Lyon Vaise

Lyon Vaise, Rue du 24 Mars 1852, L’Industrie, Vaise, 9th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69009, France

Lyon Gorge de Loup

Lyon-Gorge-de-Loup, Rue Sergent Michel Berthet, Pierre-Scize, Gorge de Loup, 9th Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69009, France

Lyon Part-Dieu

Lyon Part-Dieu, Place Charles Béraudier, Part-Dieu, 3rd Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69003, France

Lyon St-Exupery Airport TGV (LYS)

Lyon-Saint-Exupéry TGV, Parvis de la Gare, Colombier-Saugnieu, Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69124, France

Lyon Perrache

Lyon-Perrache, Passage France Pejot, Perrache, 2nd Arrondissement, Lyon, Métropole de Lyon, Rhône, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Metropolitan France, 69002, France

Available Ticket Classes

TGV INOUI services between Avignon and Lyon offer Second Class and First Class, both with compulsory seat reservations. First Class has wider seating, more space, and a quieter carriage layout, while Second Class is the standard reserved option. OUIGO services generally sell one standard class with assigned seats and paid add-ons for larger luggage or seat preferences. TER regional trains on this corridor usually offer Second Class seating only, with open seating and no assigned place on most departures.

from

$48

2nd Class

from

$72

1st Class

Practical Information for TGV and TER Travelers

Luggage rules differ between TGV INOUI, OUIGO, and TER services on the Avignon to Lyon route. Check the ticket type before departure, especially when booking OUIGO.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV INOUI, passengers may usually bring 2 large pieces up to 130 cm each plus 1 item of hand baggage. OUIGO includes limited cabin baggage as standard and charges for larger additional items. TER luggage is generally accepted if passengers can carry and store it themselves.

Storage Facilities

TGV trainsets have overhead racks for small bags, luggage stacks near carriage entrances, and spaces between some seat backs. TER trains have overhead shelves and open standing areas, but storage is more limited on busy Rhone Valley departures.

Special Items

Folded bicycles may be carried as luggage if packed within accepted dimensions. Fully assembled bicycles, large sports equipment, and musical instruments may require a specific space, paid option, or a train type that accepts them, especially on OUIGO services.

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Avignon to Lyon Map

The Avignon to Lyon route runs north through the Rhone corridor. Fast TGV and OUIGO services use Avignon TGV, the LGV Mediterranee, Valence TGV, and the approach to Lyon Part-Dieu. TER services use the classic line through Orange, Montelimar, Valence Ville, and Vienne. The route follows vineyards, river plains, and low hills before entering the Lyon metropolitan area from the south.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

The Avignon to Lyon train links Avignon TGV or Avignon Centre with Lyon Part-Dieu or Perrache without using airports. Buses between Avignon and Lyon usually take about 3 to 4 hours depending on stops and road traffic. Flying is not practical for this city pair because there are no regular direct air services and airport transfers would exceed the TGV travel time. Rail also produces lower emissions than car or air travel on the Rhone Valley corridor.

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 13m

Price from

$23

Departures

595

Rating

Train

OUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

52m

Price from

$31

Departures

159

Rating

Train

ICE

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 5m

Price from

$71

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Lyria

Changes

Direct

Travel time

1h 6m

Price from

$95

Departures

Rating

Plus, it’s a greener choice, reducing your carbon footprint

Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

1h 8m

$31-$95

Bus

Apprx.

3h 30m

$12-$35

Flight

Apprx.

4h 30m

$120-$300

Cities at Both Ends

Avignon was a papal seat in the 14th century and still centers on the Palais des Papes, the old ramparts, and Avignon Centre station near the walls; Avignon TGV handles most high-speed trains. Lyon grew at the meeting of the Rhone and Saone, with Roman sites on Fourviere, Renaissance streets in Vieux Lyon, and arrivals mainly at Lyon Part-Dieu.

Lyon

France's major southeast rail hub where high-speed routes meet regional lines for the Rhone Valley, Alps, and Burgundy.

Avignon

A Provence rail hub with TGV services on the Paris-Mediterranean high-speed line and regional TER links across southern France.

FAQ about the Avignon - Lyon Route

How much is the train from Avignon to Lyon?

One-way Avignon to Lyon train fares start from about €16 ($17 USD) for advance low-cost or non-flexible tickets and can rise to around €75 ($81 USD) for flexible TGV fares close to departure. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How to book Avignon to Lyon train tickets?

Book Avignon to Lyon train tickets on Rail Monsters by choosing your date, departure station, arrival station, and train type. Rail Monsters supports online payment, e-ticket delivery, and mobile apps for iOS and Android. Bookings are accepted 6 to 12 months ahead of travel, useful for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August departures.

Does a France rail pass cover Avignon to Lyon?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on eligible SNCF services between Avignon and Lyon, but TGV and some OUIGO-style services require a seat reservation or may have pass restrictions. TER trains are usually covered without compulsory reservations. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

How long is the train from Avignon to Lyon?

The fastest TGV from Avignon TGV to Lyon Part-Dieu takes about 1 hour 2 minutes over a rail distance of roughly 200 km. TER services from Avignon Centre or slower connections on the classic line usually take around 2 hours 15 minutes to 2 hours 20 minutes.

How fast is the TGV from Avignon to Lyon?

TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains between Avignon and Lyon can reach 300 km/h (186 mph) on the high-speed sections north of Avignon. TER trains use the classic Rhone Valley line and run at lower speeds with more station stops.

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