How far is Avignon from Lyon?

The distance separating Avignon and Lyon is 125 miles (201 km).

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Avignon to Lyon?

Most of the buses traveling from Avignon to Lyon leave from Gare Routière Avignon and arrive at Perrache. These are the most popular departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Once in Lyon, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are La Place des Terreaux/Bartholdi Fountain, Walk along the Rhône, Musée des Beaux Arts, Musée d’Art Contemporain and Institut Lumière.

Bus Avignon to Lyon from $12 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Avignon to Lyon on November 16
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:00pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 45m	9:45pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	10:20pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 30m	12:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	7:50pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	9h 15m	5:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Avignon to Lyon on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	9:35am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	3h 15m	12:50pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	10:20pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 30m	12:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	3h 20m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	3:45pm	Gare routière d'Avignon	2h 30m	6:15pm	Perrache	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 50m	3:00am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Avignon to Lyon on November 18
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:55am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 40m	4:35am	Perrache	Cheapest
	Bus	12:35am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 40m	3:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest

Next departures for Avignon to Lyon on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	3:45pm	Gare routière d'Avignon	2h 30m	6:15pm	Perrache	Cheapest
Bus	3:45pm	Gare routière d'Avignon	2h 30m	6:15pm	Perrache	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	6h 35m	3:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	7h 45m	4:15pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Avignon to Lyon on November 20
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	1:55am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 40m	4:35am	Perrache	CheapestFastest
	Bus	7:00pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 45m	9:45pm	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Avignon to Lyon on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	3h 20m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:20pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 30m	12:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	6h 35m	3:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	7:50pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	9h 15m	5:05am	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	12:10am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 50m	3:00am	Perrache	No tags

Next departures for Avignon to Lyon on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	3h 20m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:20pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 30m	12:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	12:35am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 40m	3:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	2:45am	Gare routière d'Avignon	2h 30m	5:15am	Perrache	No tags
Bus	2:55pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	5h 10m	8:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

Next departures for Avignon to Lyon on November 23
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	12:35am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 40m	3:15am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Cheapest
Bus	10:20pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	2h 30m	12:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	Fastest
Bus	8:30am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	3h 20m	11:50am	Lyon - Perrache Bus Station	No tags
Bus	8:30am	Avignon (Le Pontet)	6h 35m	3:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags
Bus	2:55pm	Avignon (Le Pontet)	5h 10m	8:05pm	Aéroport LYS	No tags

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Compare 3 ways to go from Avignon to Lyon

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Lyon. The journey takes about 2 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $13, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

23carpool per day

2h 20mAverage Duration

125 milesDistance

8kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average Price$17 - $103	Average Duration2h 45m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Train	Average Price$38 - $119	Average Duration1h 42m	CO₂ emissions 5kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$13 - $50	Average Duration2h 20m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,334 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,129 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

ALSA

4.5/560,764 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.4

Cleanliness4.7

Wifi3.5

Based on 60764 reviews, the company was rated 4.3 stars on Busbud. Travelers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the wifi. ALSA ticket prices on this trip start at $76

ALSA INTERNACIONAL Avignon Lyon recent customer reviews

Terrible. An hour delayed and then 2 hours late into lyon

Daisy F.

April 30, 2024

It was ok

Ion S.

November 17, 2023

FR bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Where are the popular stops in Avignon and Lyon?

Stops in Avignon

A - Gare Routière Avignon

B - Parking St. Bénézet

C - Avignon (TGV-Station)

D - Avignon (Bus Station)

Stops in Lyon

A - Perrache

B - Lyon Airport

C - Lyon

D - Quai de Saoune

E - Villeurbanne INSA

F - Les Charrières

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Avignon to Lyon by bus

How far is Avignon from Lyon?
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What are the best sights and things to do in Lyon?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/14

$30

11/15

$18

Today

$28

11/17

$15

11/18

$15

11/19

$18

11/20

$15

11/21

$14

The cheapest trip from Avignon to Lyon was searched and found on Nov 21, 2025 with a price of $14

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Avignon to Lyon, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $14 to $71 for a bus ticket from Avignon to Lyon based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $14 which is on 2025-11-21.

Usually BlaBlaCar Bus will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Avignon to Lyon?

The bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle Type	Travel Time	Avg Price	Daily Departures
Vehicle TypeBus	Travel Time2h 45m	Avg Price$25	Daily Departures3
Vehicle TypeTrain	Travel Time1h 42m	Avg Price$72	Daily Departures13
Vehicle TypeCarpool	Travel Time2h 20m	Avg Price$25	Daily Departures23