How to get from Lyon to Avignon
- 200 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 2h 30m
- 3 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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At a glance
Fastest
2h 30m
direct
Bus
€11
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 2 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Lyon to Avignon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 2h 30m by bus with no 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.
200 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €33Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 3h 15m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €13Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 2h 30mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€33Omio catalogue, Oct 33h 15m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€13Omio catalogue, Oct 32h 30m · directSee 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 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 3 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:35 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Lyon to Avignon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Lyon Saint-Exupéry to Avignon, about 2h 30m. In total it's roughly €11 over 2h 30m, direct, no transfers.
Lyon to Avignon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Lyon to Avignon?
The most useful route takes about 2h 30m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Lyon to Avignon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:35 and the last at 23:50, from Lyon Saint-Exupéry, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Lyon to Avignon?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 04:35 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Lyon to Avignon leave from?
Lyon Saint-Exupéry with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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 €11. 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 FlixBus, SNCF.
Can you get from Lyon to Avignon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 52m.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 2 Oct 2026