By train
By train
Avignon lies on the TGV (http://www.tgv.com/) line from Paris to Marseille, about three hours from Paris, Gare de Lyon. It is also served by numerous local and regional services.
Local and regional trains call at the central station, outside the walls on the southern edge of the old town. TGVs call at Avignon TGV, about 2km out of town. A regular bus "TGV Navette", â¬1.20 in January 2011 links the TGV station with the square outside the post office, just opposite central station.
A weekly Eurostar service from London St. Pancras International to Avignon operates every Saturday in the summer. The journey takes approximately 6 hours.
