How to get around Avignon
Everything in the old town is walkable. Trains link Avignon Centre and the TGV station; buses and tours reach Luberon and Pont du Gard.
Ways to get around Avignon
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Grand Avignon bus and tram (Orizo) | About €1.50 single | Tram line T1 runs from the station area to the suburbs |
| TER trains | From a few euros to Arles, Orange, Nîmes | Frequent regional trains from Avignon Centre |
| Navette (free electric shuttle) | Free | Loops inside the walls; check current route at the tourist office |
| Bike hire | About €10–20 a day | Flat terrain; mistral can slow cycling |
Ride-hailing apps in Avignon
A 5 km ride costs about €10–18 ($11–20).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Uber | Limited cars; wait times can be long outside peak hours |
- Taxis wait at the stations and Place Pie; book ahead for early trains or festival nights.
Arriving in Avignon
Via Avignon TGV or Marseille (MRS)
Marseille Provence Airport is about 1 h away: shuttle bus to Aix-en-Provence TGV station then train, or direct Avignon airport coaches around €10–25.
Driving and onward travel
- Driving: on the right. Non-EU licences are valid for visits; carry an IDP or official French translation if yours isn't in French.
- Onward travel in France: TGVs link Paris with most cities in 1–4 hours; book early or use low-cost OUIGO trains. FlixBus and BlaBlaCar are cheaper; rural areas need a car.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Avignon?
Yes. Apps that work here: Uber.
What's the best way to get around Avignon?
Everything in the old town is walkable. Trains link Avignon Centre and the TGV station; buses and tours reach Luberon and Pont du Gard.
How do I get from the airport to Avignon?
Marseille Provence Airport is about 1 h away: shuttle bus to Aix-en-Provence TGV station then train, or direct Avignon airport coaches around €10–25.
Is Avignon walkable?
Very walkable.
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Sources
- SNCF Connect
- OUIGO
- FlixBus France
- Avignon Tourisme
- Orizo (Grand Avignon transit)
- Centre Hospitalier d'Avignon
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