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Information about the Avignon to Lyon train

Travel by train from Avignon to Lyon. 35 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Avignon at 5h 41m and the last at 20h 13m, allowing you to cover the 39 km distance in as little as 0h 51m. Tickets are available from 10€ (1).

Avignon to Lyon train best prices

Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Monday 17 August
Tuesday 18
Wednesday 19
Thursday 20
Friday 21
Saturday 22
Monday 24 August
43 € (1) Train
Train
Tuesday 25
44 € (1) TER
TER
Wednesday 26
40 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Thursday 27
44 € (1) TER
TER
Friday 28
39 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 29
35 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Sunday 30
29 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Monday 31
30 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Tuesday 1st September September
11 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Wednesday 2
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Thursday 3
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 4
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 5
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Sunday 6
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Monday 7
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Tuesday 8
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Wednesday 9
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Thursday 10
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Friday 11
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO
Saturday 12
10 € (1) OUIGO
The cheapest
OUIGO
Sunday 13
16 € (1) OUIGO
OUIGO

Terms and conditions

(1) Fares include VAT, for one person, one way, 2nd class, on a selection of trains and dates and subject to availability. Offers subject to conditions of exchange and refund from the carriers concerned, to be consulted when ordering. Payment must be made online. Offers cannot be combined with other SNCF promotions.

Cheap train tickets from Avignon to Lyon

How much does a train ticket from Avignon to Lyon cost?

Book your train ticket several months in advance to benefit from a favourable fare. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. Be the first to know about good deals with alerts from the "Low Prices" section.

How long does a journey on a train from Avignon to Lyon take?

The journey on a train from Avignon to Lyon will take you about 1h 59m. Travel time may vary depending on the operator.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Avignon to Lyon?

Allow 0h 51m to travel between Avignon and Lyon on the fastest train.

How many trains run from Avignon to Lyon each day?

You can choose from 35 trains per day to travel from Avignon to Lyon.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Avignon and Lyon?

It is possible to travel between Avignon and Lyon on Direct Journey.

What is the distance between Avignon and Lyon by train?

The rail connection between Avignon and Lyon is approximately 39 km.

What time is the first train from Avignon to Lyon?

Depart from Avignon on the first train at 5h 41m.

What time is the last train from Avignon to Lyon?

You can wait until 20h 13m at the latest to take the last Avignon to Lyon train.

To leave Avignon, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: AVIGNON CENTRE, AVIGNON TGV.

At Lyon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains shown on this page arrive at: LYON JEAN MACE, LYON PART DIEU, LYON SAINT-EXUPERY TGV.

Which train companies operate trains from Avignon to Lyon?

Travel on a train operated by OUIGO, TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV Lyria for your journey from Avignon to Lyon.

What services are offered on board?

Want to travel with OUIGO but your luggage is larger than a cabin bag, or you need to bring another bag? Don’t worry, simply add the additional or XL luggage option for 5 euros when purchasing your OUIGO ESSENTIEL ticket. If you choose OUIGO PLUS, this option is automatically included in your ticket.

On TGV INOUI, enjoy a moment of relaxation and pleasure in a comfortable seat. Attentive and caring, our team looks after your well-being and offers you exclusive services.

Thanks to TGV Lyria, small pets can travel in a container with a maximum size of 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm, with a ticket at a fixed price of 10 euros. Alternatively, you can travel with your dog on a lead and muzzled for 20 euros. Assistance dogs for disabled or blind passengers can travel free on international journeys.

If you miss your TER or change your mind, you can take another TER to the same destination on the same day with your existing ticket, provided you comply with the purchased fare conditions.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Lyon?

The price of a Avignon – Lyon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Avignon to Lyon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Lyon.

Price of a Avignon – Lyon Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Lyon, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Avignon to Lyon with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Avignon to Lyon at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Avignon – Lyon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Avignon – Lyon Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Avignon to Lyon. For last-minute train tickets from Avignon to Lyon, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Avignon to Lyon and alternative routes

For your journey to Lyon, if a direct train is available from Avignon, the label "Direct" will appear under your search results. Trains with connections are indicated with the label "Connection". A direct service does not guarantee the lowest price, as many factors are taken into account. Depending on the journey, alternative options (called "alternative routes") are available, including departures or arrivals from nearby stations, allowing you to choose the most convenient or economical option.

Which companies operate the train from Avignon to Lyon?

If you're travelling from Avignon to Lyon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TER

Travel from Avignon to Lyon with TER, the low-cost regional train company that covers the whole of France. Perfect for discovering a region and frequent journeys to nearby towns. Reserving is easy: do a search and book your next trip in one of France's 11 regions. You can access your tickets via the SNCF Connect app! Are you a frequent traveller? To save money on travel, check out TER's regional travel cards and subscriptions, which are also on sale via SNCF Connect.

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What travel classes are available on the Avignon to Lyon train?

To travel from Avignon to Lyon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TER

Travel from Avignon to Lyon by TER regional trains and settle down in a comfy seat for an enjoyable journey. Take all your luggage with you - there are no weight or size restrictions. Your pet can also travel on our regional trains for an additional fee. Buy your train tickets at regional rates directly on our website and app.

What on-board services are available on the Avignon to Lyon train?

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Avignon to Lyon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TER

  • Free dedicated bike area

    You can take your bike on board TER trains for free and with no reservation required (subject to available space)

  • Disabled access

    TER works every day to ensure the best possible experience for passengers with reduced mobility

  • Refundable up to the day before departure

    All TER tickets are refundable until the day before your trip.

  • Plenty of space for your luggage

    Bring your luggage on board without any size or weight limits.

Avignon to Lyon train schedule for Monday 24 August 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 41m 8h 12m 2h 31m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86174
  • Sorgues - Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
  • Courthezon
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Donzere
  • Montelimar
  • Loriol
  • Livron
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Jean Mace
6h 13m 8h 20m 2h 07m TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79305
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 57 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI 12554 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9854
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 17m 8h 40m 2h 23m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86176
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
6h 44m 9h 13m 2h 29m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86180
  • Sorgues - Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
  • Courthezon
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Donzere
  • Montelimar
  • Loriol
  • Livron
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Jean Mace
6h 49m 7h 41m 0h 52m OUIGO
Booking
  • Avignon Tgv
    OUIGO 7838
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
7h 07m 9h 40m 2h 33m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86182
  • Sorgues - Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
  • Bedarrides
  • Courthezon
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Donzere
  • Montelimar
  • Loriol
  • Livron
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 10m 10h 40m 2h 30m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 17700
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 13m 9h 54m 1h 41m TER, DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79319
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 31 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9583 - TGV INOUI 12183
  • Lyon Part Dieu
8h 34m 10h 50m 2h 16m TER, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 76409
  • Tarascon
  • Beaucaire
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 33 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 12562 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9862
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 17m 11h 40m 2h 23m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86114
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Donzere
  • Montelimar
  • Loriol
  • Livron
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
9h 44m 11h 28m 1h 44m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79327
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 32 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI 5516 - TGV INOUI 12176
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 13m 12h 10m 1h 57m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79618
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 39 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI 6850
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
10h 38m 11h 30m 0h 52m OUIGO
Booking
  • Avignon Tgv
    OUIGO 7842
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
12h 16m 13h 53m 1h 37m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79694
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 28 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9866 - TGV INOUI 12566
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 17m 14h 40m 2h 23m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86184
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
12h 23m 13h 14m 0h 51m OUIGO
Booking
  • Avignon Tgv
    OUIGO 7820
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
13h 13m 15h 28m 2h 15m TER, TGV Lyria
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79630
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 1h04
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV Lyria 9752
  • Lyon Part Dieu
13h 34m 15h 50m 2h 16m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86987
  • Tarascon
  • Beaucaire
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • Connection: 17 min
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 12184 - TGV INOUI 5500
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 10m 16h 40m 2h 30m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 17702
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
14h 44m 16h 20m 1h 36m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79353
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 25 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI 5386
  • Lyon Part Dieu
15h 13m 16h 54m 1h 41m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79355
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 31 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9868
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 13m 17h 51m 1h 38m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79642
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 15 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI 12182 - TGV INOUI 9896
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 13m 18h 40m 2h 27m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86188
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Donzere
  • Montelimar
  • Loriol
  • Livron
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
16h 32m 18h 50m 2h 18m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 76425
  • Tarascon
  • Beaucaire
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 32 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 5182
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 13m 18h 54m 1h 41m TER, TGV INOUI Brussels
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79365
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 31 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9882
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 14m 19h 40m 2h 26m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86190
  • Bedarrides
  • Courthezon
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Donzere
  • Montelimar
  • Loriol
  • Livron
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
17h 19m 18h 11m 0h 52m OUIGO
Booking
  • Avignon Tgv
    OUIGO 7832
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
17h 33m 19h 50m 2h 17m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 76427
  • Tarascon
  • Beaucaire
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Nimes Centre
  • Connection: 20 min
  • Nimes Centre
    TGV INOUI 6873
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
18h 10m 20h 40m 2h 30m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 17704
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Montelimar
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
18h 13m 20h 02m 1h 49m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79373
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 32 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI 6866
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
18h 21m 20h 48m 2h 27m TER, OUIGO
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 76429
  • Tarascon
  • Beaucaire
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 45 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    OUIGO 7810
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
19h 05m 19h 57m 0h 52m OUIGO
Booking
  • Avignon Tgv
    OUIGO 7836
  • Lyon Saint-Exupery Tgv
19h 17m 21h 52m 2h 35m TER
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 86192
  • Sorgues - Chateauneuf-Du-Pape
  • Bedarrides
  • Courthezon
  • Orange
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Donzere
  • Montelimar
  • Loriol
  • Livron
  • Valence Ville
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Vienne
  • Lyon Part Dieu
19h 33m 21h 38m 2h 05m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 76431
  • Tarascon
  • Beaucaire
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
  • Connection: 21 min
  • Nimes Pont Du Gard
    TGV INOUI 6875
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu
20h 13m 22h 00m 1h 47m TER, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Avignon Centre
    TER 79387
  • Avignon Tgv
  • Connection: 32 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TGV INOUI 6852
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Lyon Part Dieu