--- title: "Trains from Paris to Avignon | EveryRail" description: "Direct TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains link Paris with Avignon TGV in about 2 hours 40 minutes, plus a 5-minute TER shuttle to Avignon Centre." image: "https://everyrail.com/api/route-image/paris-to-avignon/" --- [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Avignon by train [Home]()[Europe by train]()[France]()Paris to Avignon by train **Share** - - [Share on WhatsApp]() - [Share on X]() - [Share on Facebook]() - [Share by email]() **On this page** - [About Paris to Avignon by train]() - [Where to book]() - [Find places to stay in Avignon]() - [Frequently asked questions]() - [More routes]() [Book now]() Last updated November 2026 # Paris to Avignon by train Direct TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains link Paris with Avignon TGV in about 2 hours 40 minutes, plus a 5-minute TER shuttle to Avignon Centre. ![Avignon's historic fortifications and Palais des Papes seen from Pont Saint-Bénézet]() Origin [Paris]() Destination [Avignon]() Main stations Paris Gare de Lyon to Avignon TGV Country [France]() [Paris]() to Avignon is one straight run on the high-speed line. Direct trains reach Avignon TGV in about 2 hours 40 minutes. ## Book Avignon TGV for most trains Two stations serve Avignon, and almost every high-speed train from Paris stops at Avignon TGV. It sits about 6 km outside the city centre. A TER shuttle train runs from there to Avignon Centre in about 5 minutes, with departures through the day, and Orizo buses also serve the station. A couple of TGV INOUI trains a day run direct from Paris Gare de Lyon to Avignon Centre. They take about 3 hours 45 minutes. Riding to Avignon TGV and hopping on the shuttle gets you into the centre in around 3 hours 10 minutes instead, so take the direct Avignon Centre train only when its timing suits you. Booking pages often show only "Avignon", so open the train details and confirm the station before you pay. ## Trains and journey times Between TGV INOUI and OUIGO, there is a direct train from Paris to Avignon TGV most hours from early morning to the evening. TGV INOUI, the main high-speed service of [SNCF Voyageurs](), leaves from Paris Gare de Lyon and takes about 2 hours 40 minutes. OUIGO is SNCF's low-cost high-speed brand. Its direct trains take between about 2 hours 35 minutes and just under 3 hours. Some leave Paris Gare de Lyon. Others start at Marne-la-Vallée Chessy, the station beside Disneyland Paris about 25 km from the city, which RER A links to central Paris. Unless you are staying out that way, pick a Gare de [Lyon]() departure. Flying into Charles de Gaulle? A handful of OUIGO and TGV INOUI trains run direct from Aéroport Charles de Gaulle 2 TGV to Avignon TGV in about 3 hours. You skip central Paris entirely. ## TGV INOUI or OUIGO For the lowest fare, take OUIGO, whose fares start from under €20 one way when the cheapest seats are available, and children aged 4 to 11 pay a fixed €8. The basic fare covers a cabin bag up to 55 x 35 x 25 cm and a small bag up to 40 x 30 x 15 cm. A larger or extra bag costs €5, up to two of them, or comes included with OUIGO PLUS, which costs €9 more than the basic OUIGO ESSENTIEL fare. TGV INOUI costs more. In return you get first class and the OPTIMUM class, whose tickets can be exchanged or refunded free of charge, even after departure. TGV INOUI fares vary by train and date. If you travel in France often, a Carte Avantage costs €49 and gives discounted fares, with Jeune (12 to 27), Adulte (27 to 59) and Senior (60 and over) versions. Luggage rules are stricter than many travellers expect. On TGV INOUI you may bring two large bags up to 70 x 90 x 50 cm plus one piece of hand luggage, and every bag must carry a name label. ## Using an Interrail pass Interrail passes are accepted on both TGV INOUI and OUIGO, but a seat reservation is compulsory on every train. Pass-holder reservations cost €10 to €20 on either. Places for pass holders are usually limited, so reserve as soon as your dates are fixed. On OUIGO, the pass-holder seat reservation arrives by email four days before departure. ## Where to book ![]() ### Book with Omio Find times and prices for Paris → Avignon. [Check times & prices]() ### Other places to book Ticket websites - [Rail Europe]() - [Trainline]() These links open the provider’s website. Search for your journey there. ### Train service - [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]() [Check times & prices]() - [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]() [Check times & prices]() ## Find places to stay in Avignon [![Bright bedroom with white bedding and a breakfast tray on the bed]()**Browse stays in Avignon**Hotels and apartments via Booking.com]() ## Frequently asked questions ### Is there a direct train from Paris to Avignon? Yes. TGV INOUI and OUIGO run direct from Paris to Avignon TGV, with a train most hours from early morning to the evening. A couple of TGV INOUI trains a day also run direct to Avignon Centre, though they take about an hour longer. ### How long does the train from Paris to Avignon take? About 2 hours 40 minutes to Avignon TGV on a direct TGV INOUI, and similar on OUIGO. Allow around 3 hours 10 minutes to Avignon Centre if you change to the TER shuttle, or about 3 hours 45 minutes on the direct Avignon Centre trains. ### Is Avignon TGV far from the city centre? It is about 6 km out. A TER shuttle train runs to Avignon Centre in about 5 minutes, with departures through the day, and Orizo buses also serve the station. ### How much is the train from Paris to Avignon? OUIGO fares start from under €20 one way, and children aged 4 to 11 pay a fixed €8. TGV INOUI fares are higher and vary by train and date. The €49 Carte Avantage gives discounted fares, and its Senior version is for travellers aged 60 and over. ### Do I need a reservation with an Interrail pass? Yes. Pass holders must reserve a seat on TGV INOUI and OUIGO, at €10 to €20 per train. 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The daily direct ICE takes around 8 hours from Berlin Hbf to Paris Gare de l’Est. For an overnight option, the European Sleeper night train runs three times a week. Covers tickets, Interrail reservations, and which Paris station to aim for.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()Bordeaux to Paris by trainTGV INOUI takes as little as 2 hours 8 minutes from Bordeaux to Paris; OUIGO takes around 2 to 3.5 hours, with fares from €16 and compulsory reservations.]()[![View of Paris, France]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()Brest to Paris by trainDirect trains from Brest to Paris Montparnasse take about 3h50, mostly TGV INOUI. One Ouigo a day, from €19. Last direct train mid-afternoon.]()[![Notre-Dame gargoyle overlooking Paris and the Eiffel Tower at sunset]()![SNCF Voyageurs]()![Eurostar]()Brussels to Paris by trainDirect Eurostar trains take as little as 1 hour 22 minutes from Brussels-Midi to Paris Gare du Nord; up to 22 run daily, with advance Standard fares from €29.]() ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "Organization", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "logo": { "@type": "ImageObject", "url": "https://everyrail.com/_astro/everyrail-logomark-2026.VJ4vNX1T.webp", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization-logo-1" }, "sameAs": [ "https://www.instagram.com/everyrailtravel/", "https://www.facebook.com/everyrail", "https://www.threads.com/@everyrailtravel" ] }, { "@type": "WebSite", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#website", "name": "EveryRail", "url": "https://everyrail.com/", "publisher": { "@id": "https://everyrail.com/#organization" }, "inLanguage": "en" }, { "@type": "WebPage", "@id": "https://everyrail.com/trains/paris-to-avignon/#webpage", "name": "Trains from Paris to Avignon | EveryRail", "description": "Train travel information for Paris to Avignon. 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