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Getting to and around Avignon
Coming to Avignon
Situated in the heart of Provence and at the crossroads of the main roads, the papal city has everything to please! Easily accessible, there are plenty of ways to get to Avignon, all of which promote environmentally-friendly mobility!
Situated in the heart of Provence and at the crossroads of the main roads, the papal city has everything to please! Easily accessible, there are plenty of ways to get to Avignon, all of which promote environmentally-friendly mobility!
Avignon from Switzerland: the ViaRhôna - EV17
The 815 km ViaRhôna route is sure to take you on a journey! From Lake Geneva to the Mediterranean, the ViaRhôna’s 25 stages will take you through a variety of landscapes and historical, cultural and gastronomic heritage, via greenways and quiet shared roads.
NEW! After covering a few kilometres, the route reaches the banks of the Rhône and crosses it via a magnificent suspended footbridge, offering a breathtaking view of the Sauveterre dam. Inaugurated in autumn 2023, this new structure offers a passageway to Avignon via the Barthelasse island, the largest river island in Europe.
Avignon, between Spain and Italy: the Mediterranean by bike - EV8
Discover the Mediterranean arc on La Méditerranée à vélo, a cycle route linking the Pyrenees to the Alps from Spain to Italy, via France. From mountain to mountain, passing through lakes, marshes, canals and a sublime heritage inherited from the Roman Empire, experience the Mediterranean in a different way!
From Avignon, join this cycle route via the ViaRhôna from Beaucaire: stage 19 of the ViaRhôna.
Avignon has two train stations: Gare Centre, a stone’s throw from the Tourist Office, and Gare TGV, 6km from the city centre. Take the TER Avignon TGV – Carpentras line to get to Gare Centre in just a few minutes.
The SNCF has set up an assistance service for people with disabilities, which can be booked in advance, as well as light and sound alerts.
2h40 from Paris, 3h40 from Lille, 1h from Lyon by TGV, the train also serves Marseille, Montpellier, Nîmes…
The Pôle d’échanges multimodal gare routière is located right next to the central train station. This means you’re right in the heart of Avignon, just a 15-minute walk from the Palais des Papes.
Located at Kilometre Zero of the Via Avenio, at the crossroads between Rome and Compostela, the Avignon Tourist Office has a credencial stamp. Don’t hesitate to come and get your pilgrim’s card stamped!
Note: a plaque commemorating kilometre zero has been affixed in the square Agricol Perdiguier next to the building.
Just 1 hour from Marseille, 2 hours from Lyon, 3 hours from Nice and 4 hours from Barcelona by road, Avignon is easy to get to, well served by the A7 motorway – Avignon Sud exit (Marseille, Nice, Italy) or Avignon Nord exit (Lyon, Paris) – and the A9, Remoulins exit (Nîmes, Montpellier, Spain).
To visit the town, we recommend that you leave your car in a car park and then get around on foot, by bike or by public transport.
Why not try carpooling? It’s an economical way to travel that’s good for the planet. It’s a solution that helps reduce your carbon footprint, and 13 million French people are already doing it: Sustainable mobility – Vaucluse department
On the banks of the Rhône, the Cité des papes has a marina on the Quai de la Ligne. Whether you’re coming by cruise boat or with your own equipment, get in touch with the Harbour Master’s Office. They look after yachtsmen and small passenger boats (hotel, restaurant, promenade) moored at the Quai de la Ligne marina. Fuels sold: SP98 petrol and diesel. Water and electricity supplied.
Contact: +33 (0)7 49 18 94 84 – capitainerie@bateauxprovence.com
Opening times :
- 1 May to 31 August: Monday to Sunday, 8.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 6.30pm
- April, September-October: Monday to Sunday, 8.30am to 12pm and 2pm to 5.30pm
- 1 November to 31 March: closed, by appointment only
Avignon Provence airport is 8 km from the city centre, a 10-minute drive. There are currently no scheduled flights, only business aviation.
For scheduled flights from France and abroad, the closest airports to Avignon are Marseille Provence, Nîmes Grande Provence Méditerranée and Montpellier Aéroport Méditerranée.
Getting around Avignon
On foot, by bike, by bus or by tram, you’re spoilt for choice when it comes to discovering the City of the Popes in an eco-responsible way.
Avignon can also be visited by bike! Freedom, good for your health, economical, anti-stress… cycling has plenty of advantages. There are plenty of cycle paths and parking facilities. And if you don’t have your own bike, it’s easy to hire or borrow one! Avignon has almost 260 km of cycle paths for safe cycling. You can also get there easily via the Viarhôna or Durance à Vélo cycle routes.
New! Self-service electric velopops.
300 electric bicycles are available 24/7 at 29 stations in Avignon, Le Pontet and Villeneuve lez Avignon.
The shuttle, fully equipped for PRMs, provides a free crossing of the Rhône from the Quai de la Ligne, near the Pont d’Avignon, to the Ile de la Barthelasse, a starting point for discovering Europe’s largest river island on foot or by bike.
Crossing the Rhône by boat is a quick and easy way to get to the opposite bank, where you can continue your walk along the towpath, relax and enjoy a picnic on the lawns while taking in the magnificent views.
But it’s also an opportunity to enjoy a pleasant ride on the water: a mini-cruise that offers a breathtaking view of the famous Pont d’Avignon!
Bike ride on the Chemin de Halage
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River shuttle
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Bike ride along the ramparts
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River shuttle
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Discover the region
Fancy exploring the region and discovering the nuggets of Provence? No need for a car! There’s nothing easier than using public transport. Looking for some fresh air and a 100% nature break? There’s a wide range of walks and cycle rides from Avignon and the surrounding area.
In the heart of Provence, on the banks of the Rhône and just a few minutes from some of the greatest natural sites in the southern region, Avignon offers 1001 opportunities for a nature break to reconnect you with what’s essential… Whether you want to breathe, need to exercise, or are simply curious to discover new landscapes, discover our walks and hikes!
There is a large public transport network (TER and bus) giving you direct and regular access to a large number of tourist sites and towns in the département and the region.
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Would you like to visit the region in an electric car? No problem, just consult the map of recharging points to find the nearest station to your accommodation or place of interest!
Cycling on the Viarhona route in Châteauneuf du Pape - Photo credit: Alain Hocquel / Vaucluse Provence Activité
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Saint-André Abbey, Villeneuve Lez Avignon. Credit: Olivier Tresson
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▶ Villeneuve-lez-Avignon // Via Rhôna + Véloroute des Chartreaux (approx. 4 km)
▶ Sorgues // Via Rhôna + Voie des Papes (approx. 18 km route) ➔ return possible by TER with the bike on the train
▶ Caderousse // Via Rhôna (approx. 27km route) ➔ return possible with bike: ZOU 922 bus to Sorgues and then TER train.
▶ Châteauneuf du Pape // ViaRhôna + shared route (approx. 20 km route) ➔ return possible with bike: ZOU 922 bus to Sorgues and then TER train
▶ Orange // Via Rhôna + Via venaissia on shared track (approx. 45km route) ➔ possible return by TER with the bike on the train
▶ Pont du Gard // ViaRhôna greenway and shared lane + Pont du Gard greenway (approx. 35km route) ➔ return possible by LIO 115 bus with bike in hold
▶ Tarascon // ViaRhôna greenway and shared route (approx. 36km route) ➔ possible return by TER with bike on the train
▶ Beaucaire // ViaRhôna greenway and shared route (approx. 36km route) ➔ return possible by TER with the bike on the train
▶ Arles // ViaRhôna greenway and shared route (approx. 54km route) ➔ return possible by TER with the bike on the train
FAQ
- Comment circuler d’Avignon centre aux quartiers périphériques et proches villages ?
- Comment rejoindre les sites et villes touristiques autour d’Avignon ?
- Puis-je mettre mon vélo dans le train ?
- Je n’ai pas de voiture, comment puis-je aller aux Baux de Provence, à Roussillon ou à Gordes ?
- Peut-on aller en bus à l’abbaye de Sénanque ?
- Quel arrêt pour le Pont du Gard ?
- Puis-je rejoindre la mer en bus ou en train ?
- Comment aller à l’aéroport de Marseille ?
- Où se trouve l’arrêt Le pontet Le Lac (bus flixbus) ?
- Je dois préparer mon déplacement. Où puis-je me procurer les horaires / plans
- Où acheter des titres de transport ?
- Puis-je emprunter plusieurs bus et le tramway avec le même titre de transport ?
- Puis-je prendre mon vélo ou ma trottinette dans les bus de ville ou le tramway ?
- Je n’arrive pas à comprendre certains horaires. Que signifient ces lettres ?
- Est-ce-que les navettes et les bus de ville et régionaux sont accessibles en fauteuil roulant ?
- Puis je monter à bord (bus de ville, navettes et autres) avec mon animal de compagnie ?
