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You can’t go to France without stopping in Paris and there’s no French city quite like Paris. Just 2.5 hours away from Avignon by spacious OUIGO or high-speed TGV trains (free WiFi and first- and second-class options available), you can go from idyllic provincial living to a Parisian urbanite in no time at all!
Once you get off at Paris Gare de Lyon, head to the Eiffel Tower, or the Arc de Triomphe (because this whole trip is a triumph thanks to trains, right?) or admire the art at the Louvre Museum. An evening stroll along the Seine is a lovely way to end an evening, after all, you want to be up early for some of those glorious French croissants! Fancy something a bit different? Why not pay a visit to the Paris Catacombs or a day trip to the Palace of Versailles. Paris is known for its food, so check out our guide to the top restaurants in Paris for inspiration.
Fabulous France awaits, so read on for more details and book your train trip from Avignon to Paris with our handy fare finder!
| First train | 5:55 am | |
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| Last train | 9:12 pm | |
| Departure station | Avignon TGV | |
| Arrival station | Paris | |
| Journey time | From 2h 38m | |
| Distance | 360 miles (579 km) | |
| Frequency | 24 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From $19.71 | |
| Train and bus operators | BlaBlaCar Bus, Flixbus, OUIGO, SNCF Voyageurs, Trenitalia |
Trenitalia is the national railway company of Italy, with a fleet including high-speed trains (Frecciarossa, Frecciargento and Frecciabianca), Intercity and Intercity night trains and regional trains. Trenitalia offers discounts and special promotions on selected routes, two types of discounted tickets for young people under 30 and people over 60.
OUIGO is the low-cost, high-speed train service operated by the French national train company SNCF. Despite having only one class on board, OUIGO trains offer the same comfort as Second Class seats on TGV trains, although OUIGO tickets are only available to purchase online. To make your journey as smooth as possible, arrive at least 30 minutes before departure and bear in mind that there's an additional fee for bringing a suitcase with you, having a seat with power sockets and travelling with a stroller/buggy.
OUIGO comes with only one class, Standard Class, which is the equivalent of TGV's Second Class. On board you'll find WiFi and a café-bar (on services in Spain). There may be a trolley service on Train Classique services in France. You can pay extra to guarantee a seat with a power outlet, as not all seats currently have one.
What baggage limits are there? | One piece of hand baggage (36 x 27 x 15 cm) and one piece of cabin baggage (55 x 35 x 25 cm) can be taken onboard. You can take additional or larger bags with you (max. 30kg) for an extra fee or by paying for OUIGO Plus. |
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What food and drink is available? | On OUIGO trains in France: an at-seat service of snacks is available on Train classique services. This service is not available on high-speed OUIGO trains. |
What onboard entertainment is available? | WiFi (OUIFI) and an entertainment portal (OUIFUN) are available at an additional cost. |
What facilities are there for travel with children? | For OUIGO trains in France: Passengers under 12 years old pay a fixed price for tickets all year round - €5 for journeys on Train classique services, and €8 for high speed services. |
Can I bring a bike on board? | You can take your bicycle on board OUIGO trains if you add the 'Bike' option onto your ticket for an additional fee of at least €5. Your bike must be folded or dismantled and placed in a storage bag for transport. |
Can I bring pets on board? | Pets are only allowed on board OUIGO trains if the 'Pets' option is added to your ticket at the time of booking. (1 pet per adult, per booking, €10 per pet.) |
What special assistance is available? | For disabled passengers or those with reduced mobility, you can request assistance through 'Accès Plus'. With this service, a member of staff will meet you at the station and help you get to your seat on the train. To book assistance, contact Accès Plus after you book your tickets (and no later than 48 hours before your train is due to depart). |
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.