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Last reviewed October 2026

# Train stations in Avignon

Avignon TGV takes most long-distance trains; Avignon Centre is the regional station, a 2-minute walk from the old town.

![Avignon's historic fortifications and Palais des Papes seen from Pont Saint-Bénézet.](<https://znmmduxdxnnnebgevjdu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/blog-media/v2-cities/avignon/featured-pexels-32183954-20261002-resume.jpg>)

Stations

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Primary station

[Avignon TGV](<https://everyrail.com/france/avignon-tgv/>)

Passenger operators

6

Avignon has two stations: Avignon TGV, out on the edge of town, takes most long-distance trains, while Avignon Centre sits beside the old town and handles regional services and a couple of TGV INOUI a day to and from Paris.

## Which station should you use?

Use Avignon TGV for most high-speed and long-distance trains. It stands at Place de l'Europe, about 4 km by rail from Avignon Centre, and is not a walk from the old town.

Avignon Centre is on Boulevard Saint-Roch, about a 2-minute walk from the historic centre and about 15 minutes on foot from the Palais des Papes. TER trains run from here to Marseille, Arles, Nîmes, Montpellier, Orange, Carpentras and Lyon. TGV INOUI trains between Paris Gare de Lyon and Miramas also call here, usually two a day each way, and take about 3 hours 45 minutes to Paris. The station name on your ticket settles it: if it says Avignon Centre, you can walk into town as soon as you step off the train.

## Trains to Avignon

Avignon TGV is the stop for high-speed services. TGV INOUI and OUIGO run to Paris, Lyon, Marseille, Lille and along the Riviera to Nice, and the fastest TGV INOUI take about 2 hours 40 minutes to Paris Gare de Lyon. Frecciarossa links Paris Gare de Lyon with Marseille Saint-Charles, the Renfe AVE between Marseille, Barcelona and Madrid calls here, and a daily DB and SNCF service runs between Frankfurt and Marseille. ZOU! regional TER trains use the station too.

Ticket machines for TGV INOUI and Trenitalia are in the south hall. The regional ZOU! machines are in the TER waiting area.

## Getting from Avignon TGV into the city

The quickest way in is the TER shuttle known as La Virgule. It runs direct to Avignon Centre in 4 to 6 minutes. On a normal weekday there is a train about every 30 minutes from just after 6am, with the odd hourly gap. At weekends and on some weekdays, school holidays included, it runs less often and the wait can stretch to an hour or more. The last train leaves Avignon TGV between about 9.45pm and 10.15pm, depending on the day. From Avignon Centre the old town is a 2-minute walk.

Orizo city buses leave from the bus station at the north exit. Line 10 reaches Avignon Poste in about 20 minutes. It runs every 20 to 30 minutes on weekdays and about every 50 minutes on Saturdays, and not at all on Sundays or public holidays. Line 20 runs on Sundays too, with a bus about every 20 to 40 minutes. It stops at Porte de l'Oulle after 10 to 20 minutes, depending on traffic, and ends at the P+R Piot car park a few minutes later. The last buses leave Avignon TGV between about 8pm and 8.30pm, well before the last shuttle, and taxis serve the north forecourt.

An Interrail or Eurail pass does not cover the Orizo bus. A one-trip ticket is valid for one hour, changes included, and you can buy it in the Tixipass app or from the ticket machines at tram stops and the main Chron'hop bus stops.

## Rail passes and reservations

With an Interrail or Eurail pass, high-speed trains at both Avignon stations still need a reservation. As of October 2026, TGV INOUI costs €10 to €20 in either class and OUIGO high speed costs €10 to €20 in its single class. Frecciarossa costs €10. Renfe AVE costs €10 in Elige or €13 in Elige Confort within France, and €25 or €28 on journeys into Spain. The DB and SNCF train costs €19 to Germany. TER trains, including the shuttle to Avignon Centre, need no reservation.

## Arriving late or with luggage

After a late arrival the shuttle is the one to take, as the buses have stopped by then. If your train gets in after the last shuttle, you will need a taxi from the north forecourt. Avignon Centre is the easier station with a bag, because the old town is a short walk away and partner left-luggage points are about 5 minutes' walk from the station. Avignon Centre also has an Orizo shop at the foot of the forecourt and a ZOU! ticket office in the hall.

## Where to book

### Train tickets

- Omio
  Omio connects you with over 1,000 transport providers - trains, buses, flights, and more - to simplify your travel planning.
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/avignon/?sub_id=er_08cb63f690230baf>)
- Rail Europe
  Rail Europe is a leading travel tech company specializing in European train bookings for over 15,000 travel professionals worldwide.
- Trainline
  Trainline sells rail and coach tickets worldwide on behalf of major UK and European transport companies.

### Passenger train operators

- [Deutsche Bahn](<https://everyrail.com/germany/deutsche-bahn/>)
  Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany's national railway, running ICE, IC and regional trains with Flexpreis, Sparpreis and Super Sparpreis fares.
  [Official website](<https://www.bahn.de/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/avignon/?sub_id=er_643eb7e563b945d4>)
- [Ouigo](<https://everyrail.com/france/ouigo/>)
  Ouigo is SNCF's low-cost high-speed brand, serving over 60 destinations in France and routes in Spain; basic fares include one hand bag and one cabin bag.
  [Official website](<https://www.ouigo.com/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/avignon/?sub_id=er_19833c4e3bd6a784>)
- [Renfe](<https://everyrail.com/spain/renfe/>)
  Renfe serves Spain with AVE, Avlo, Alvia and regional trains. AVE tickets are named and reserved, while Interrail and Eurail passes need reservations.
  [Official website](<https://www.renfe.com/es/en>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/avignon/?sub_id=er_aebcacfbde2777c0>)
- [SNCF Voyageurs](<https://everyrail.com/france/sncf-voyageurs/>)
  SNCF operates France's TGV and regional trains. SNCF Connect books domestic and many international journeys, with fares ranging from flexible to non-refundable.
  [Official website](<https://www.sncf-voyageurs.com/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/avignon/?sub_id=er_e7ca1dde55e4d1ae>)
- [TGV Lyria](<https://everyrail.com/france/tgv-lyria/>)
  TGV Lyria links Paris with Geneva, Lausanne, Basel and Zurich in 3 to 4 hours. Fares from €29 or CHF 28, folding bikes only.
  [Official website](<https://www.tgv-lyria.com/ch/en>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/avignon/?sub_id=er_fe1e74574328dd97>)
- [Trenitalia](<https://everyrail.com/italy/trenitalia/>)
  Trenitalia runs Italy's Frecce high-speed, Intercity and regional trains; Super Economy fares are cheapest but allow no changes or refunds.
  [Official website](<https://www.trenitalia.com/>)
  [Check times & prices](<https://everyrail.com/go/omio/c/avignon/?sub_id=er_14a806b1b4694240>)

## Train stations in Avignon

[![Map showing the location of Avignon TGV](<https://everyrail.com/maps/station-avignon-tgv.webp>)© OpenStreetMap contributors+1![SNCF Voyageurs](<https://znmmduxdxnnnebgevjdu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/operator-media/v1-operators/sncf/avatar-134804.jpg>)![Renfe](<https://znmmduxdxnnnebgevjdu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/operator-media/v1-operators/renfe/avatar-134800.jpg>)![Deutsche Bahn](<https://znmmduxdxnnnebgevjdu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/operator-media/v1-operators/deutsche-bahn/avatar-169868.webp>)![TGV Lyria](<https://znmmduxdxnnnebgevjdu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/operator-media/operators/tgv-lyria/avatar-20260908-76e5622c.webp>)![Ouigo](<https://znmmduxdxnnnebgevjdu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/operator-media/v1-operators/ouigo/avatar-43751.png>)Main stationAvignon TGV3.5 km from the city centreAvignon TGV is the main railway station in Avignon, served by Ouigo, TGV Lyria, Deutsche Bahn, Renfe, SNCF Voyageurs, and Trenitalia.](<https://everyrail.com/france/avignon-tgv/>)[![Map showing the location of Avignon Centre](<https://everyrail.com/maps/station-avignon-centre.webp>)© OpenStreetMap contributors![SNCF Voyageurs](<https://znmmduxdxnnnebgevjdu.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/operator-media/v1-operators/sncf/avatar-134804.jpg>)Avignon Centre0.8 km from the city centreAvignon Centre is a railway station in Avignon, served by SNCF Voyageurs. The main station for long-distance trains is Avignon TGV, 2.7 km away.](<https://everyrail.com/france/avignon-centre/>)

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## Frequently asked questions

### Which Avignon station should I use for a long-distance train?

Use Avignon TGV for most high-speed and long-distance trains. A couple of TGV INOUI a day to and from Paris call at Avignon Centre instead, so go by the station name on your ticket.

### Is Avignon TGV in the city centre?

No. It is outside the old town, about 4 km by rail from Avignon Centre. The TER shuttle takes 4 to 6 minutes, and Orizo buses also run to the city.

### How often does the shuttle between Avignon TGV and Avignon Centre run?

About every 30 minutes on a normal weekday. At weekends and on some weekdays, school holidays included, it runs less often and the wait can reach an hour or more. The first train leaves Avignon TGV just after 6am and the last between about 9.45pm and 10.15pm. The journey takes 4 to 6 minutes, with no change.

### Do I need a separate ticket for the bus from Avignon TGV?

Yes. An Interrail or Eurail pass does not cover Orizo buses. A one-trip ticket is valid for one hour with changes, and you can buy it in the Tixipass app.

### Is there left luggage at Avignon Centre?

Yes, nearby. Partner left-luggage points are about 5 minutes' walk from the station.

## Other destinations in France

- [Train stations in Aix-en-Provence](<https://everyrail.com/france/aix-en-provence/>)
- [Train stations in Annecy](<https://everyrail.com/france/annecy/>)
- [Train stations in Antibes](<https://everyrail.com/france/antibes/>)
- [Train stations in Bordeaux](<https://everyrail.com/france/bordeaux/>)
- [Train stations in Brest](<https://everyrail.com/france/brest/>)
- [Train stations in Calais](<https://everyrail.com/france/calais/>)
- [Train stations in Cannes](<https://everyrail.com/france/cannes/>)
- [Train stations in Carcassonne](<https://everyrail.com/france/carcassonne/>)
- [Train stations in Chamonix](<https://everyrail.com/france/chamonix/>)
- [Train stations in Colmar](<https://everyrail.com/france/colmar/>)
- [Train stations in Dijon](<https://everyrail.com/france/dijon/>)
- [Train stations in Disneyland Paris](<https://everyrail.com/france/disneyland-paris/>)
- [Train stations in La Rochelle](<https://everyrail.com/france/la-rochelle/>)
- [Train stations in Laval](<https://everyrail.com/france/laval/>)
- [Train stations in Lille](<https://everyrail.com/france/lille/>)
- [Train stations in Lyon](<https://everyrail.com/france/lyon/>)
- [Train stations in Marseille](<https://everyrail.com/france/marseille/>)
- [Train stations in Montpellier](<https://everyrail.com/france/montpellier/>)
- [Train stations in Nantes](<https://everyrail.com/france/nantes/>)
- [Train stations in Nice](<https://everyrail.com/france/nice/>)
- [Train stations in Paris](<https://everyrail.com/france/paris/>)
- [Train stations in Rennes](<https://everyrail.com/france/rennes/>)
- [Train stations in Rouen](<https://everyrail.com/france/rouen/>)
- [Train stations in Saint-Malo](<https://everyrail.com/france/saint-malo/>)
- [Train stations in Strasbourg](<https://everyrail.com/france/strasbourg/>)
- [Train stations in Toulouse](<https://everyrail.com/france/toulouse/>)
- [Train stations in Versailles](<https://everyrail.com/france/versailles/>)

## Rail passes for France

- [Interrail in France](<https://everyrail.com/rail-passes/interrail/france/>)

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