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 many ways to get to Avignon, all of which favor environmentally-friendly mobility!
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Getting to and around Avignon
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Getting 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 many ways to get to Avignon, all of which favor 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 introduce you to a variety of landscapes and historical, cultural and gastronomic heritages, via greenways and quiet shared roads. NEW! After a few kilometers, 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 construction 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 with La Méditerranée à vélo, a cycle route linking the Pyrenees to the Alps, from Spain through France to Italy. From mountain to mountain, passing through lakes, marshes, canals and a sublime heritage inherited from the Roman Empire, experience the Mediterranean differently! From Avignon, join this cycle route via the ViaRhôna from Beaucaire: stage 19 of the ViaRhôna.
Avignon has two train stations: Gare Centre, just a stone’s throw from the Tourist Office, and Gare TGV, 6km from the city center. 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 the disabled, 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, a 15-minute walk from the Palais des Papes .
Located at Kilometer 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 have your pilgrim’s card stamped! Please note: a plaque commemorating kilometer zero is located in the square Agricol Perdiguier next to the building.
1h from Marseille, 2h from Lyon, 3h from Nice and 4h from Barcelona by road, Avignon is easy to get to, with easy access to the A7 freeway – exit Avignon Sud (Marseille, Nice, Italy) or exit Avignon Nord (Lyon, Paris) – and the A9 motorway, exit Remoulins (Nîmes, Montpellier, Spain). To visit the city, we recommend that you leave your car in a parking lot and then get around on foot, by bike or by public transport.
On the banks of the Rhône, La Cité des papes boasts a marina on the Quai de la Ligne. Whether you’re coming by cruise ship or with your own equipment, contact the Capitainerie. They look after yachtsmen and small passenger boats (hotel, restaurant, promenade) moored at the Quai de la Ligne marina. Fuels sold: SP98 gasoline and diesel. Water and electricity supplied. Contact: +33 (0)7 49 18 94 84 – capitainerie@bateauxprovence.com Opening hours: – May 1 to August 31: 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 – November 1 to March 31: closed, by appointment only.
Avignon Provence airport is 8 km from the city center, a 10-minute drive. There are currently no scheduled flights, only business aviation. For scheduled flights from France and abroad, the Marseille Provence, Nîmes Grande Provence Méditerranée and Montpellier Aéroport Méditerranéeairports are the closest to Avignon.
Getting around Avignon
On foot, by bike, by bus or tramway, 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… the bicycle has many advantages. Cycle paths and parking facilities are plentiful. And if you don’t have your own bike, it’s easy to rent or borrow one! Nearly 260 km of cycle paths for safe cycling in Avignon. You can also get there easily via the Viarhôna or Durance à Vélo cycle routes.
New! Self-service electric velopops. 300 electric bikes are available 24/7 at 29 stations in Avignon, Le Pontet and Villeneuve lez Avignon.
Whether by bus or streetcar, the public transport network makes it easy for tourists and locals alike to get around the city with the same ticket. The company that manages Avignon’s public transport system is called Orizo.
The shuttle, fully equipped for PRMs, allows you to cross the Rhône free of charge 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 convenient way to reach the opposite bank, where you can continue your walk along the towpath, relax and picnic on the lawns while enjoying 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!
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Discover the region
Want to explore the region and discover the nuggets of Provence? No need for a car! Nothing could be easier than using public transport. If you’re looking for some fresh air and a 100% nature break, there’s a wide range of hiking and biking trails in and around Avignon.
In the heart of Provence, on the banks of the Rhône and just a few minutes from some of the South of France’s greatest natural sites, Avignon offers 1001 possibilities for a nature break to reconnect you to the essential. Whether you need to breathe, exercise or simply discover new landscapes, discover our walks and hikes!
A blend of heritage and nature, the Avignon region offers a wealth of opportunities for “slow tourism” bike tours.
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An extensive public transport network (TER and bus) gives you direct, 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 by electric car? No problem, just consult the map of charging stations to find the nearest station to your accommodation or place of visit!
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▶ Villeneuve-lez-Avignon // Via Rhôna + Véloroute des Chartreaux (approx. 4 km) ▶ Sorgues // Via Rhôna + Voie des Papes (approx. 18 km alley)e) ➔ possible return by TER with the bike on the train ▶ Caderousse // Via Rhôna (approx. 27km drive) ➔ possible return with the bike : bus ZOU 922 to Sorgues and then TER
▶ Châteauneuf du Pape // ViaRhôna + shared lane (approx. 20km driveway) ➔ return possible with bike : bus ZOU 922 to Sorgues and then TER ▶ Orange // Via Rhôna + Via venaissia on shared track (approx. 45km route) ➔ possible return by TER with bike on the train ▶ Pont du Gard // ViaRhôna greenway and shared route + Pont du Gard greenway (approx. 35km route) ➔ return possible LIO 115 bus with bike in hold ▶ Tarascon // ViaRhôna voie verte and voie partagée (approx. 36km route) ➔ possible return by TER with bike on train ▶ Beaucaire // ViaRhôna voie verte and voie partagée (approx. 36km route)e) ➔ possible return by TER with the bike on the train ▶ Arles // ViaRhôna greenway and shared-use path (approx. 54km aisle) ➔ possible return by TER with the bike on the train
FAQ
- How do you get from the center of Avignon to the outlying districts and nearby villages?
By bus and streetcar, visit https://www.orizo.fr/ The new Vélopop’ bicycle service is now available in Greater Avignon. Now electric, 300 bikes will be available 24/7 at 29 stations in Avignon, Le Pontet and Villeneuve lez Avignon: https: //velo-grandavignon.fr/fr/sharing-velopop
- How do I get to the tourist sites and towns around Avignon?
By bus – Bus LIO from Avignon bus station Nîmes Pont du Gard Uzès By bus – Bus Zou ! from Avignon bus station Avignon – Aix Avignon – St Rémy de Provence (this line runs to Arles via Les Baux de Provence in July/August) Avignon – Carpentras Avignon – Orange Avignon – L’Isle sur la Sorgue Avignon – Cavaillon Avignon – Apt By train TER – from Avignon center station Avignon – Marseille Avignon – Montpellier Avignon – Nîmes Avignon – Carpentras Avignon – Cavaillon Avignon – L’Isle sur la Sorgue Avignon – Orange Avignon – Arles Avignon – Vitrolles airport By TGV train from Avignon TGV station :Avignon – Marseille Avignon – Montpellier Avignon – Nîmes By bus Ardèche: Avignon – Vallon Pont d’ Arc By bike – greenway : ▶ Villeneuve-lez-Avignon // Via Rhôna + Véloroute des Chartreaux (about 4 km) ▶ Sorgues // Via Rhôna + Voie des Papes (about 18 km)e) ➔ possible return by TER with the bike on the train ▶ Caderousse // Via Rhôna (approx. 27km drive) ➔ possible return with the bike : bus ZOU 922 to Sorgues and then TER
- Can I put my bike on the train?
You can travel free of charge with your bike on TER trains, but you must reserve your bike space before booking your ticket.
- I don't have a car. How can I get to Les Baux de Provence?
In July and August, the ZOU! 707 bus stops at the village of Les Baux de Provence. In low season, you can rent bicycles from Saint Rémy de Provence, 10km from the village. Or book a guided tour from the Avignon Tourist Office to discover the region. In July and August, the ZOU! 917 bus departs from Cavaillon or Apt. Please note that this bus has very limited timetables, so be sure to check in advance. In low season, you can book a guided tour from the Avignon Tourist Office to discover Roussillon and the surrounding area.
- The same goes for Roussillon and Gordes?
In July and August, the ZOU! 917 bus departs from Cavaillon or Apt. Please note that this bus has very limited timetables, so be sure to check in advance. In low season, you can book a guided tour from the Avignon Tourist Office to discover the region.
- Can I take the bus to Sénanque Abbey?
There are no direct buses to Sénanque Abbey. You can walk to the site from the village of Gordes (about a 20-minute walk), or book a guided tour of the area.
- What stop for the Pont du Gard?
If you take the LIO bus from the PEM Gare Routière d’Avignon, you must stop at the “Rond-point Pont du Gard” stop. From here, it’s a ten-minute walk to the aqueduct.
- Can I reach the sea by bus or train?
The beaches of Marseille are accessible by TER and TGV trains from Avignon Centre and Avignon TGV stations to Gare Marseille-Saint Charles (TER: approx. 1h30 / TGV: 30 min). The beaches of Saintes Maries de la Mer are accessible from the Gare d’Arles with the Agglo 50 bus (approx. 1h30 journey). The beaches of Grau du Roi can be reached from Avignon Centre station by TER, requiring a change of train at Nîmes station (approx. 1h30 journey).
- How do I get to Marseille airport?
By ter train, from the central station, then shuttle between Vitrolles airport and Marseille-Provence airport. By TGV to Marseille Saint-Charles station, then airport shuttle.
- Where is the Le pontet Le Lac stop (flixbus)?
Take the C2 bus from Gare Centre – “Le Lac” stop.
- I need to plan my trip. Where can I get timetables / maps
For Orizo lines (Avignon and Greater Avignon), online at orizo.fr and on the app. In the Orizo boutique at Parvis de la Gare, boulevard St Roch, 84000 Avignon. Open Monday to Friday, 8.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm. Or at the tourist office, 41 Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon For the Zou! and LIO lines, visit the following websites: https://www.pemavignon.fr/ https://www.lio-occitanie.fr/ https://zou.maregionsud.fr/ Atthe PEM reception desk (bus station) 5 Avenue Monclar, 84000 Avignon. Open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. Or at the tourist office, 41 Cours Jean Jaurès 84000 Avignon
- Where can I buy tickets?
For Orizo lines (Avignon and Greater Avignon), online at orizo.fr and on the app. At ticket vending machines located at streetcar stations In the Orizo boutique at Parvis de la Gare, boulevard St Roch, 84000 Avignon. Open Monday to Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to 6pm, Saturday 9am to 12pm. From the driver (1-trip ticket only, bring change). At certain ticket agents: https: //www.orizo.fr/titre-et-tarifs/titres-de-transport/ou-acheter-son-titre On the TixiPASS mobile application, available on App store and Playstore. For Zou! and LIO lines At the PEM reception desk (bus station) 5 Avenue Monclar, 84000 Avignon. Open Monday to Saturday, 8am to 6pm. From the driver On the Zou! application (tickets valid for 3 months) For TER lines At the reception desk of Avignon center station Boulevard Saint-Roch 84000 Avignon. – Open Monday to Saturday: 9am-5.30pm – Sundays and public holidays: 12pm-5.30pm By telephone on 36 35 – free service + price of a call* *Maximum indicative prices including VAT in force on October 1, 2015. Rates for premium rate numbers are available at http://www.infosva.org. On the website: https: //www.sncf-connect.com/
- Can I use several buses and the tramway with the same ticket?
Yes, all Orizo tickets allow you to transfer to another line within 60 minutes.
- Can I take my bike or scooter on city buses or streetcars?
For safety reasons, due to the lack of space on buses and streetcars, bicycles and scooters are not allowed (except folding ones). Can I take a bike on regional buses? For ZOU! buses, you can look up the various stops where bikes can be carried and unloaded directly on the brochures. If the icon with a green bike is displayed, it means you can load and unload your bike on this route, as follows: For Lio Buses: Bicycles can be carried in the hold, subject to availability. It is advisable to reserve a place in the coach’s hold in advance (24 hours in advance). To do so, call the Cars Lio service directly: +33(0)8 06 800 350.
- I can't understand some of the timetables. What do these letters mean?
M-F: Monday to Friday W: Wednesday S: Saturday D: Sunday F: Bank Holiday
- Are city and regional buses and shuttles wheelchair-accessible?
For stops in the city center: some stops are accessible. Contact the Orizo agency for more information. For regional buses: On ZOU! regional line timetables, stops accessible to people with reduced mobility are indicated by a blue square. On Lio regional line timetables, stops accessible to people with reduced mobility are indicated by a wheelchair icon.
- Can I take my pet on board (city buses, shuttles, etc.)?
CITY BUSES: Guide dogs for blind and partially sighted passengers: Blind or partially-sighted passengers can travel with their unmuscled guide dog on buses and streetcars. The guide dog travels free of charge. Passengers must show their disability card when boarding the bus. Other pets: Pets (dogs or cats) are accepted on buses and streetcars under the following conditions: Small pets must be kept in a basket or bag on the passenger’s lap. They travel free of charge. Large animals must be muzzled and kept on a leash. Their travel is subject to a fee (ticket or season ticket in their name). For all travel with your pets, we recommend that you contact the Orizo store by telephone +33 (0)4 32 74 18 32. REGIONAL BUS NETWORK (VAUCLUSE, GARD, BOUCHES-DU-RHÔNE) For full details of accessibility, please contact the Avignon bus station. On most networks, small dogs are accepted on the knees or in a carrier bag. At PEM reception (bus station) 5 Avenue Monclar, 84000 Avignon Tel: +33 (0)4 90 82 07 35 and online https://www.pemavignon.fr/
