How to get from Lyon to Avignon
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We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Avignon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 3h by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 200 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
200 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €84Reading date not recorded | 3h 32m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €12Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 3h1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Train€84Reading date not recorded3h 32m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€12Omio catalogue, Sep 93h · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Lyon to Avignon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Lyon → Lyon Saint-ExupérybusCity transit·10m
- 2Lyon Saint-Exupéry → Avignonbus
FlixBus·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Lyon to Avignon
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:35 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 04:35 | 23:50 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 1 | 06:40 | 06:40 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusLyon Saint-Exupéry-Avignon, Marseille-AvignonBook →
SNCFLyon-MarseilleBook →On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Avignon works
Start with a City transit bus from Lyon to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 10 min. Transfer in Lyon Saint-Exupéry and continue by FlixBus bus on to Avignon (2h 30m). In total it's roughly €17 over 3h, 1 transfer.
Lyon to Avignon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Avignon?
The most useful route takes about 3h by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Avignon from Lyon?
About 200 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Lyon to Avignon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €17. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Lyon to Avignon?
On this route you travel with City transit, FlixBus, SNCF.
What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Avignon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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