By Train from Lille (France) to Avignon (France) - Option 1: more comfortable InOui services (rail passes can be used if you reserve prior to boarding)

Final Destination: Marseille

These trains also call at: Lyon and all but the final train of the day also calls at Valence-TGV station.

Avignon TGV station is 6km from the city centre.

It now linked to Avignon Centre station by up to 2 x TER trains per hour, but if you have to wait more than 30 mins for one of these trains -  it's worth checking out the times of the buses from Avignon TGV

If you do opt to take the train you will need to purchase a ticket for it on arrival at Avignon TGV.

Or look up Lille Europe to Avignon Centre journeys by train and book in one transaction - but check the connecting time between trains at Avignon TGV before you commit to a booking.

Alternative trains:

You can also now opt to travel from Lille to Avignon by Ouigo trains.

They're (much) cheaper than taking these standard InOui trains, but the on-board experience is more basic.

You also need to be at the station 30 mins prior to departure of Ouigo trains, so that you'll have time to pass through Ouigo reception.

Though those Ouigo TGV trains take the same high speed lines as these TGV InOui trains.

The journey:

Aside from the detour to serve Lyon station, these trains spend the entire journey on a high speed line, but it is primarily the speed that gives this journey its wow factor.

It's not a particularly scenic train ride, so having something to watch or read with you is recommended.

If you are new to travelling by train in France, our French Train Travel Guide is packed with info and useful links to help ensure you’ll have a stress-free trip.