Means of transport Avignon

This TGV station, 6 km from Avignon city center, provides connections between the major cities of Provence and the regions, with 60 TGV trains a day. It is also served by TER PACA trains to and from Avignon-Centre and Carpentras. Buses and cabs run to and from the city center, as do car rental companies. Catering, newsagents and a perfume shop are there to keep you waiting in case your train is delayed. A drop-off point and numerous short- and long-term parking lots are also available.

Located in the city centre and a stone's throw from the bus station, Avignon Centre station is served by nearly 180 trains a day. Practical: the train service between Avignon-Centre and Avignon TGV in 5 minutes, with its 35 return trips per day. In the station concourse, you can still appreciate the information desk, even if the staff is reduced in number. There is also a heated waiting room, a newspaper kiosk, a tobacco shop and a bakery.

SEPEM manages the entire Avignon bus station, including reception, ticket counters and platform management with dedicated staff. Fifteen regional lines serve the station daily, as well as international routes to Italy, Spain and the Netherlands. Most other Flixbus and Blablacar Bus departures are from the le Pontet stop. SEPEM also receives SNCF replacement coaches. In terms of tickets, the company sells most ZOU, liO, Orizo, Flixbus and Blablacar Bus tickets.

These two electric mini-buses with ecological air-conditioning connect between the Relais des Italie car park and the city centre of Avignon. Each room has a capacity of 22 places and free of charge, and is accessible to all thanks to their access ramp for disabled people. Their appearance was stimulated by the operation "100 electric buses" launched in 2004 by ADEME (Environment and Energy Control Agency). With departures scheduled every 7 minutes during the day (from 7 h 15 to 20 h) and every 20 minutes until p. m. Monday to Thursday and midnight on Friday and Saturday, the shuttle bus stops at strategic stops such as «Carmelites», «Les Halles» or «University».

Avignon offers many transport options for visitors. One of the options is CTP Cars Lieutaud, a bus and coach company offering tourist and school transport services. Since 1875, this family-run business has evolved to offer quality services, whether for guided tours by small train or open-air bus. They also offer luxury chauffeur-driven van, minivan and coach tours for special events such as weddings and seminars. Their fleet includes 80 Mercedes vehicles with 7 to 63 seats. For those wishing to discover Avignon and the surrounding area, CTP Cars Lieutaud offers a unique experience to explore the city and its remarkable sites such as the City of the Popes and Barthelasse Island.

The Oratoire parking lot is a public parking lot. It is accessible without reservation and features hands-free access thanks to Indigo Neo technology. The parking lot is just an 8-minute walk from Place de l'Horloge. To enter by car, simply drive up to the barrier without taking a ticket. Recognition of your license plate will automatically open the barrier. To retrieve your vehicle, enter via one of the pedestrian entrances equipped with an Indigo Neo digicode. You can view the pedestrian access code from the Indigo Neo application. The maximum height allowed is 1.9 meters.

Flore will pick you up in her 8 person Mercedes minivan at your arrival in Avignon and to the airports of Nice, Marseille, Montpellier. An ideal and more practical way of transport than a taxi if you have a lot of luggage and children. She also offers tourist and thematic tours, especially in the vineyards of the region, the lavender fields and the discovery of the Provencal and ancient heritage! Flore speaks fluent Japanese and English.

In the 1900s, a tram ferry provided the link between Avignon and the Barthelasse island. Today, a free, regular shuttle bus takes you across. For those who want to explore the island by bike, it's possible to get on board with their 2-wheeler. The shuttle does not operate on days with strong Mistral winds, or from January¹ to February 15. Comfortably seated, you'll enjoy the view of the Pont Bénézet and the Rocher des Doms behind you. When you arrive on the island, you'll be amazed by the beauty of the site.