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Avignon to Paris Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

Direct Avignon to Paris trains run mainly from Avignon TGV station to Paris Gare de Lyon on the Mediterranean high-speed corridor. Services are operated by SNCF Voyageurs under the TGV INOUI and OUIGO Grande Vitesse brands, with some trains calling at Aix-en-Provence TGV, Lyon Part-Dieu, or Valence TGV depending on the departure. The rail distance is about 577 km, and the fastest direct TGV reaches Paris in about 2 hours 38 minutes, while slower direct services take around 3 hours 20 minutes. There are usually around 20 to 25 direct departures per day, with higher frequency on Fridays, Sundays, and holiday periods. One-way Avignon to Paris TGV fares start from about €19 ($21 USD) on advance low-cost tickets and can rise to around €130 ($141 USD) for late-booked flexible TGV INOUI fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead; book earlier for French school holidays, Christmas, and July-August travel.

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Avignon

Paris

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Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

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Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

06:48

AvignonAvignon TGV

3h 2m

09:50

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7838

from

121 USD

3h 2m, Direct

06:48

AvignonAvignon TGV

09:50

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

from

121 USD

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7838

07:03

AvignonAvignon Centre

3h 47m

10:50

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

OUI 6194

from

84 USD

3h 47m, Direct

07:03

AvignonAvignon Centre

10:50

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

84 USD

Direct

OUI 6194

Day trains

12:07

AvignonAvignon TGV

2h 39m

14:46

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

OUI 6184

from

245 USD

2h 39m, Direct

12:07

AvignonAvignon TGV

14:46

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

245 USD

Direct

OUI 6184

12:23

AvignonAvignon TGV

2h 45m

15:08

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

OUIGO 7820

from

94 USD

2h 45m, Direct

12:23

AvignonAvignon TGV

15:08

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

94 USD

Direct

OUIGO 7820

Evening trains

18:14

AvignonAvignon TGV

2h 38m

20:52

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

Direct

TGV Inoui 6128

from

75 USD

2h 38m, Direct

18:14

AvignonAvignon TGV

20:52

ParisParis Gare de Lyon

from

75 USD

Direct

TGV Inoui 6128

19:05

AvignonAvignon TGV

2h 57m

22:02

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7836

from

78 USD

2h 57m, Direct

19:05

AvignonAvignon TGV

22:02

ParisCharles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

from

78 USD

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7836

First train

05:55

Last train

21:41

Travel duration

2h 56m

Daily departures

Departure station

Avignon

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Paris

Ticket price

$37

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Exchange and cancellation conditions depend on the selected Avignon to Paris fare. TGV INOUI fares usually offer more flexible conditions than the lowest OUIGO fares, which are designed for fixed travel plans.

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Avignon to Paris Route Overview

The Avignon to Paris TGV route links Provence with the capital by using the LGV Mediterranee and LGV Sud-Est, avoiding the slower Rhone Valley classic line for most of the trip. A distinctive feature is Avignon TGV station itself: it sits outside the medieval walls and was built specifically for high-speed trains, with a local rail link and road access into central Avignon. TGV INOUI services normally offer reserved seating in Second and First Class, while OUIGO uses assigned seating with a more restricted fare structure. Non-reserved travel is not the normal practice on this long-distance TGV route, so travelers should book a specific train and seat.

Travel time

2h 56m

Train type

Fastest trip

2h 38m

Longest trip

3h 48m

Avignon

Avignon is a historic city on the Rhone, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d'Avignon. Most Paris-bound high-speed trains depart from Avignon TGV, about 6 km southwest of the old town, with rail shuttle and taxi links from Avignon Centre.

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

2h 56m

Paris

Paris is France's capital, with major museums, national institutions, and dense public transport links. Direct TGV trains from Avignon usually arrive at Paris Gare de Lyon, on the east side of the city center with Metro, RER, taxi, and bus connections.

Paris Gare de l'Est

Paris-East Station, Place du 11 Novembre 1918, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris-Charles de Gaulle Airport

Station

Paris Austerlitz

Paris-Austerlitz Station, 85, Quai d'Austerlitz, Quartier de la Salpêtrière, 13th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75013, France

Paris Montparnasse

Paris-Montparnasse Station, Allée de la 2e Division Blindée, Quartier Necker, 15th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75015, France

Paris Gare de Lyon

Paris-Lyon Station, Place Louis Armand, Quartier des Quinze-Vingts, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Paris Gare de l’Est

Station

Paris St-Lazare

Paris-Saint Lazarus Station, 13, Rue d'Amsterdam, Quartier de l'Europe, 8th Arrondissement of Paris, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75008, France

Paris Gare du Nord

Paris Gare du Nord, Rue Demarquay, Quartier Saint-Vincent-de-Paul, 10th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75010, France

Paris Bercy Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne

Paris-Bercy-Bourgogne-Pays d'Auvergne Station, Rampe d'accès à la gare de Bercy, Quartier de Bercy, 12th Arrondissement, Paris, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 75012, France

Disneyland Paris

Station

Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG, Paris)

Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV (RER), Circuit 2, Tremblay-en-France, Le Raincy, Seine-Saint-Denis, Ile-de-France, Metropolitan France, 95716, France

Paris Bercy Bourg. Pays d'Auv.

Station

Available Ticket Classes

TGV INOUI between Avignon and Paris offers Second Class and First Class. Second Class has reserved seats, power sockets on most trainsets, luggage racks, and access to onboard services where fitted. First Class provides wider seats, more legroom, and a quieter seating layout, while fare flexibility depends on the ticket type rather than the seat alone. OUIGO Grande Vitesse uses a low-cost high-speed format with assigned seating, optional extras for additional luggage or preferred seats, and no traditional First Class cabin.

from

$57

2nd Class

from

$85

1st Class

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

TGV luggage rules on the Avignon to Paris route depend partly on whether you choose TGV INOUI or OUIGO. Label your bags before boarding and keep them within the permitted size limits.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV services, passengers may generally bring 2 large bags with each large item not exceeding 130 cm in total dimensions, plus 1 item of hand baggage. OUIGO tickets may include a smaller basic allowance, with larger bags added as a paid option depending on the fare.

Storage Facilities

TGV trainsets have overhead racks for smaller bags and larger luggage stacks near coach entrances or mid-car areas. Keep valuable items with you at your seat, especially on busy Avignon to Paris departures during school holidays.

Special Items

Folded bicycles, skis, and musical instruments must fit the luggage rules or be carried under the operator's special-item conditions. Non-folding bicycles usually require a dedicated bike space where available or must be dismantled and packed in a bike cover.

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Avignon to Paris Map

The Avignon to Paris route starts at Avignon TGV, west of the city walls, then joins the LGV Mediterranee north through the lower Rhone corridor. Depending on the service, trains may pass or call near Aix-en-Provence TGV, Valence TGV, and Lyon before using the LGV Sud-Est toward the Paris basin. The line runs from Provence landscapes and Rhone-side towns into Burgundy and the suburbs of southeast Paris, ending at Paris Gare de Lyon.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

The Avignon to Paris TGV links Avignon TGV with Paris Gare de Lyon in as little as 2 hours 38 minutes, placing travelers directly on the Paris Metro and RER network. Long-distance buses from Avignon to Paris usually take 8 to 10 hours and may arrive at outer coach stations rather than central rail terminals. Flights require travel from Avignon to Marseille Provence or another airport, then check-in, security, flight time, baggage reclaim, and transfer from a Paris airport. On this corridor, rail also produces lower emissions than flying for most passengers.

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 49m

Price from

$48

Departures

339

Rating

Train

SNCF

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 3m

Price from

$49

Departures

144

Rating

Train

OUI

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 17m

Price from

$37

Departures

136

Rating

Train

TGVOUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

3h 0m

Price from

$41

Departures

115

Rating

Train

OUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

2h 49m

Price from

$49

Departures

Rating

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Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

2h 56m

$37-$220

Bus

Apprx.

9h 0m

$25-$70

Flight

Apprx.

1h 20m

$80-$260

Cities at Both Ends

Avignon was the seat of the papacy in the 14th century, with the Palais des Papes and ramparts close to Avignon Centre; high-speed trains use Avignon TGV outside the old town. Paris receives most Avignon trains at Gare de Lyon, with direct links to the Louvre area, the Marais, the Latin Quarter, and business districts by Metro and RER.

Paris

France's largest rail hub, with high-speed, intercity, regional, overnight, and cross-border services from several terminal stations.

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 - Paris Route

How much is the train from Avignon to Paris?

One-way Avignon to Paris TGV fares start from about €19 ($21 USD) on advance low-cost tickets and can rise to around €130 ($141 USD) for late-booked flexible TGV INOUI fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long is the TGV from Avignon to Paris?

The fastest direct TGV from Avignon TGV to Paris Gare de Lyon takes about 2 hours 38 minutes. Slower direct services can take around 3 hours 20 minutes, depending on stops at stations such as Aix-en-Provence TGV, Valence TGV, or Lyon Part-Dieu.

How fast is the Avignon to Paris TGV?

TGV INOUI and OUIGO Grande Vitesse trains on the Avignon to Paris route can reach 300 km/h (186 mph) on the LGV Mediterranee and LGV Sud-Est high-speed lines. Average speed is lower because of station approaches, junctions, and any intermediate stops.

How do I book Avignon to Paris train tickets?

Book Avignon to Paris TGV tickets on Rail Monsters by selecting your travel date, train time, fare, and class. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead, and the iOS and Android apps can be used to manage the trip and access booking details.

Does a Eurail pass cover Avignon to Paris?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on TGV services in France, but passholder seat reservations are required and places can be limited on busy trains. OUIGO services are not covered in the same way as standard TGV pass travel. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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