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Lille to Avignon Bullet Train Tickets & Timetable

The Lille to Avignon train route is served mainly by TGV INOUI high-speed trains operated by SNCF Voyageurs. Direct trains usually depart from Lille Europe and arrive at Avignon TGV, with common intermediate stops including Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV, Marne-la-Vallee Chessy, Lyon Part-Dieu, and sometimes Valence TGV. The rail distance is about 830 km, and the fastest direct services take around 4 hours 10 minutes. Slower options with extra stops or one connection, often via Paris or Lyon, can take about 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes. Travelers can usually find around 5 to 8 daily departures in one direction when direct and one-change TGV options are counted. One-way TGV INOUI fares between Lille and Avignon start from about €40 ($43 USD) for advance second-class tickets and can rise to around €160 ($172 USD) for flexible first-class 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.

23Jun

Seats

Lille

Avignon

Each ticket has information about

Departure Time

Travel time

Arrival Time

Changes

Brand name / Train type

Ticket price

Morning trains

05:59

LilleLille-Europe

4h 13m

10:12

AvignonAvignon TGV

Direct

OUI 5102

from

12455 USD

4h 13m, Direct

05:59

LilleLille-Europe

10:12

AvignonAvignon TGV

from

12455 USD

Direct

OUI 5102

07:23

LilleLille-Europe

4h 32m

11:55

AvignonAvignon TGV

Direct

OUI 12510

from

20066 USD

4h 32m, Direct

07:23

LilleLille-Europe

11:55

AvignonAvignon TGV

from

20066 USD

Direct

OUI 12510

Day trains

13:00

LilleLille-Flandres

4h 12m

17:12

AvignonAvignon TGV

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7835

from

8130 USD

4h 12m, Direct

13:00

LilleLille-Flandres

17:12

AvignonAvignon TGV

from

8130 USD

Direct

TGVOUIGO 7835

14:01

LilleLille-Europe

4h 9m

18:10

AvignonAvignon TGV

Direct

OUI 9830

from

28196 USD

4h 9m, Direct

14:01

LilleLille-Europe

18:10

AvignonAvignon TGV

from

28196 USD

Direct

OUI 9830

Evening trains

18:22

LilleLille-Europe

4h 52m

23:14

AvignonAvignon TGV

Direct

OUI 5124

from

20758 USD

4h 52m, Direct

18:22

LilleLille-Europe

23:14

AvignonAvignon TGV

from

20758 USD

Direct

OUI 5124

First train

05:46

Last train

18:22

Travel duration

4h 17m

Daily departures

Departure station

Lille

Changes

direct

Arrival station

Avignon

Ticket price

$50

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Lille to Avignon Route Overview

This route links northern France with Provence without requiring a station change in central Paris on direct TGV INOUI services, which is the main practical advantage for long-distance travelers. Trains use the LGV Nord from Lille, pass the Paris region on the high-speed bypass via Charles de Gaulle Airport and Marne-la-Vallee, then continue south on the LGV Sud-Est and LGV Mediterranee. The final approach to Avignon TGV brings a clear change in landscape from the plains of northern France to the Rhone valley and Provence. Seat reservations are compulsory on TGV INOUI, so each ticket includes a specific train and seat rather than open boarding.

Travel time

4h 17m

Train type

Fastest trip

3h 49m

Longest trip

5h 3m

Lille

Lille is the main rail hub of northern France, close to the Belgian border and linked to Paris, Brussels, and London by high-speed lines. Most long-distance TGV services to southern France depart from Lille Europe, a modern through station about 500 m from Lille Flandres.

Lille Europe

Lille Flandres

Lille-Europe

Lille-Flandres

4h 17m

Avignon

Avignon is a historic city on the Rhone, known for the Palais des Papes and its medieval ramparts. Long-distance high-speed trains arrive at Avignon TGV, located southwest of the center, with local rail and road links to Avignon Centre station and the old town.

Avignon TGV

Station

Avignon Centre

Station

Practical Information for TGV Travelers

TGV INOUI passengers should label bags and keep luggage within the limits used on French high-speed trains. Storage space is shared, so board with time to place larger items in the correct racks.

Luggage Allowance

On TGV INOUI, passengers may take 2 large pieces of luggage with a maximum size of 130 cm each, plus 1 item of hand baggage. Bags must be manageable by the passenger and clearly labeled with name and contact details.

Storage Facilities

TGV Duplex and single-deck TGV sets have overhead racks for smaller bags, luggage stacks near the vestibules, and some space between seat backs. Keep tickets, documents, and valuables with you rather than in end-of-car racks.

Special Items

Folded bicycles may travel as luggage if packed within accepted dimensions. Fully assembled bicycles, large musical instruments, skis, and other bulky items may require a dedicated reservation or must be carried in a protective cover according to SNCF rules.

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Lille to Avignon Map

The Lille to Avignon route runs south from Lille Europe on the LGV Nord, bypasses central Paris via Aeroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV and Marne-la-Vallee Chessy, then joins the main high-speed axis toward Lyon. South of Lyon, trains use the Rhone corridor and LGV Mediterranee toward Valence TGV and Avignon TGV. The trip shifts from the flat landscapes of northern France to the Rhone valley and Provence before arrival outside Avignon's old city.

Rail vs Bus vs Plane

The Lille to Avignon TGV gives city-to-city travel from Lille Europe to Avignon TGV in about 4 hours 10 minutes on the fastest direct trains. Long-distance buses between Lille and Avignon usually require 12 to 15 hours and may involve a transfer, so they are mainly a low-cost overnight option. Flying usually means traveling from Lille to a larger airport such as Paris or Brussels, then adding check-in, security, and ground transport at the Provence end. For this north-south route, rail also produces lower emissions than flying and keeps transfers to a minimum when a direct TGV is available.

Train

Changes

Travel time

Price from

Departures

Rating

Train

OUI

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 28m

Price from

$50

Departures

160

Rating

Train

OUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 4m

Price from

$50

Departures

Rating

Train

TGVOUIGO

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 12m

Price from

$54

Departures

Rating

Train

TGV Inoui

Changes

Direct

Travel time

4h 8m

Price from

$50

Departures

Rating

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Travel time

Price range

Winner

Train

Apprx.

4h 17m

$50-$246

Bus

Apprx.

13h 30m

$35-$90

Flight

Apprx.

1h 35m

$90-$260

FAQ about the Lille - Avignon Route

How much is the train from Lille to Avignon?

One-way TGV INOUI fares from Lille to Avignon start from about €40 ($43 USD) in Second Class when booked in advance and can reach around €160 ($172 USD) for flexible First Class fares. Prices shown are starting from; final fares depend on class, time of booking, and availability.

How long is the train from Lille to Avignon?

The fastest direct TGV INOUI trains take about 4 hours 10 minutes from Lille Europe to Avignon TGV. Services with extra stops or one connection commonly take about 5 hours 30 minutes to 6 hours 30 minutes, depending on the transfer point and waiting time.

How fast is the TGV from Lille to Avignon?

TGV INOUI trains on this route can reach 300 km/h (186 mph) on the LGV Nord, LGV Sud-Est, and LGV Mediterranee sections. Average speed is lower because trains stop at stations such as Charles de Gaulle Airport, Marne-la-Vallee Chessy, Lyon Part-Dieu, or Valence TGV.

How do I book Lille to Avignon train tickets?

Book Lille to Avignon TGV tickets on Rail Monsters by entering your date, choosing a direct or one-change departure, and selecting Second Class or First Class. Rail Monsters accepts bookings 6 to 12 months ahead and offers mobile apps for iOS and Android for managing tickets.

Does a Eurail pass cover Lille to Avignon?

Eurail and Interrail passes are valid on SNCF TGV INOUI services in France, but a paid seat reservation is required before boarding. Reservation availability for pass holders can be limited on busy dates. Rail Monsters sells individual tickets for this route.

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