The slope leading up to voie/platform 4 at Avignon TGV

How to take the train from Lille to Avignon

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Lille to Avignon by train

You can only take high speed trains across France from Lille to Avignon, but both the regular TGV InOui services and low-cost, but more basic, Ouigo services share the route.
It's particularly worthwhile to click on the Train Guides below so that you can compare the two train services.

Routes you can take to go from Lille to Avignon

When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.

Choose one of the following options:
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Route Information

Option 1: taking the regular InOui services
Travel Time (approx)

4hr 15min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

Mon - Sat = 3 x trains per day
Sunday = 4 x trains


Is the journey from Lille to Avignon direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.


Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly, though virtually all of the journey is on a high speed line


When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Avignon TGV from Lille-Europe on this journey option?


How easy it to travel on from the the station in Avignon?
Avignon-TGV is located in on the edge of the city, so aside from taking a taxi, the public transport options are to take a local train or a bus.
See the Station Guide above for more info.
The station is also served by multiple car hire outlets.


When is the usual approximate latest departure from Lille-Europe to Avignon TGV on this journey option

  • After 17:00 on Saturday
  • Before 18:25 on Monday to Friday and Sunday
    Departs from Lille Flandres station on Sunday
    Source = European Rail Timetable

How easy is it to get to the station in Lille?
Lille Europe station is within a 15 min walk from the heart of the city and it also served by both lines of the Lille Metro.
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay in its neighborhood.


Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Lille to Avignon trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access a guide to how rail tickets are managed in France, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking.


How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Lille to Avignon trains?
Up to 6 months in advance, but it varies according to when / if SNCF has a promotion in place; see the Ticket Information.


What are the child ticket terms for these Lille to Avignon trains?
The adult rate is charged for all travellers aged 12 and over.
Children aged 4-11 pay half fare


Does the ticket for these Lille to Avignon trains include assigned seats?
Yes - See the Train Guide in the Journey Information for insights on how to board the train.


Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Lille to Avignon trains?
Yes - See the rail pass guide for France for info on the multiple booking options.


Is catering available on the Lille to Avignon trains on this journey option?
Yes, there is a bar/bistro car.
See the Train Guide in the Journey Information.


What else is good to know about French rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in France.

Route Information

Option 2: taking the cheaper, but more basic Ouigo services
Travel Time (approx)

3hr 50min - 4hr 25min (approx)

Frequency

Daily

Travel Info

3 x trains per day


Is the journey from Lille to Avignon-TGV direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.

Is the journey scenic?
Not particularly, though more than 95% of the journey is on a high-speed line.


What other tourist locations are along the route from Lille to Avignon-TGV?
Valence


When is the usual approximate earliest arrival at Avignon-TGV from Lille-Flandres on this journey option?
Around 15:30 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable


How easy it to travel on from the the station in Avignon?
Avignon-TGV is located in on the edge of the city, so aside from taking a taxi, the public transport options are to take a local train or a bus.
See the Station Guide above for more info.
The station is also served by multiple car hire outlets.


When is the usual approximate latest departure from Lille-Flandres to Avignon-TGV on this journey option
Around 15:20 daily
Source = European Rail Timetable


How easy is it to get to the station in Lille?
Lille-Flandres station is within a 10 min walk from the heart of the city and it also served by line 2 of the Lille Metro.
(https://www.ilevia.fr/cms/institutionnel/metro-et-tramway).
See the Station Guide above for more info, plus easy access to multiple options for booking somewhere to stay in its neighborhood.


Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Lille to Avignon-TGV trains?
Yes


How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for the Lille to Avignon-TGV train for this journey option?
Typically up to 6 months ahead, but it varies according to when /if SNCF has a promotion in place; see the Ticket Information


What are the child ticket terms for these Lille to Avignon-TGV trains?
The adult rate is charged for all travellers aged 12 and over.
A price of €8 is charged for children aged 11 and under.


Does the ticket for these Lille to Avignon-TGV trains include assigned seats?
Yes, more info on the seat selection is available on the 'Train Guide' on the Journey Information guide below


Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Lille to Avignon-TGV trains?
Rail passes are not valid on Ouigo services.


Is catering available on the Lille to Avignon-TGV train on this journey option?
No


What else is good to know about French rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in France.

Route Information

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