Private Transfer
Lyon to Avignon & Provence

Long-distance private chauffeur from Lyon to Avignon, Aix-en-Provence, the Luberon & Marseille.
Fixed price · All tolls included · Door-to-door.

From €280
Up to 7 passengers
Direct ~2h15
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Lyon → Avignon & beyond

Transfer Lyon to Avignon —
What You Need to Know

The transfer from Lyon to Avignon covers 220 km via the A7 motorway — the Route du Soleil — southbound through the Rhône Valley, and takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes. From Lyon Airport, allow 2 hours 30 minutes. Avignon is the natural gateway to the whole of Provence: 15 minutes to Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 45 minutes to Aix-en-Provence, 1 hour to Marseille, and 1 hour 30 minutes to the Luberon hilltop villages.

The TGV from Lyon Part-Dieu to Avignon TGV station takes just over 1 hour — but it does not serve Lyon Airport, requires separate connections at both ends, and leaves you at the station rather than your hotel. For a group of three or more, the flat rate private transfer is often comparable in total cost and far more convenient when you have luggage.

The key details

  • From €280 — Lyon city centre to Avignon, sedan (1–3 pax)
  • From €300 — Lyon Airport to Avignon, sedan
  • 220 km from Lyon city via A7 motorway
  • ~2h15 direct from Lyon city · ~2h30 from airport
  • All A7 tolls included — no surprises at the peages
  • Door-to-door — hotel entrance, villa gate, or Airbnb address
  • 5% round-trip discount when both legs booked together
Why clients choose us

Why Choose Our
Lyon to Avignon Transfer

Door-to-Door, Anywhere in Provence

From your Lyon address to your Avignon hotel, Luberon villa, or Aix apartment — direct, with no connections or taxi searches on arrival.

We cover every destination in the region, not just the city centre.

All Tolls Included — Always

The A7 motorway from Lyon to Avignon has multiple péage barriers. Every one of them is already in your quoted price.

No unpleasant surprise at the end of a 2-hour journey.

Mercedes-Benz — Never a Substitute

E-Class for up to 3 passengers, V-Class for groups up to 7, S-Class for VIP arrivals in Provence.

Free Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a phone charger in every vehicle.

English-Speaking Licensed Drivers

All chauffeurs hold professional VTC cards issued by the French government and communicate fluently in English.

We serve a predominantly international clientele on this route.

Available Every Day, Any Hour

Early morning departures from Lyon, late evening arrivals back from Avignon — all at the same fixed price.

No surcharges for Sundays, public holidays, or peak season.

Cellar Stops on Request

Passing through Châteauneuf-du-Pape? We can stop for a tasting and add it to the itinerary.

Just tell us when booking — same vehicle, same driver, no extra navigation stress for you.

Journey details

Lyon to Avignon:
Route & Destinations Covered

Distances & journey times

  • Lyon City Centre → Avignon: 220 km — approx. 2h15
  • Lyon Airport → Avignon: 240 km — approx. 2h30
  • Lyon → Aix-en-Provence: 300 km — approx. 3h00
  • Lyon → Marseille: 315 km — approx. 3h15
  • Route: A7 motorway (Route du Soleil) southbound
Summer traffic on the A7 — particularly on Saturdays in July and August — can add 30 to 45 minutes south of Orange. We monitor conditions and depart accordingly.

Destinations we serve in Provence

Around Avignon
  • Avignon city centre
  • Avignon TGV station
  • Châteauneuf-du-Pape
  • Orange & Pont du Gard
  • Nîmes
  • Villeneuve-lès-Avignon
Deeper Provence
  • Aix-en-Provence
  • Gordes (Luberon)
  • Bonnieux & Ménerbes
  • Roussillon
  • Les Baux-de-Provence
  • Marseille (MRS Airport)
Fleet & pricing

Transfer Lyon to Avignon —
Vehicles & Fixed Prices

All prices include A7 motorway tolls, Wi-Fi, bottled water, and a professional English-speaking chauffeur. Cellar stop requests are welcome at no extra vehicle charge.

Fixed prices for private transfer from Lyon to Avignon by pickup location and vehicle type
Route Sedan (1–3 pax) Van (up to 7) First Class
Lyon City Centre → Avignon €280 €340 €380
Lyon Airport (LYS) → Avignon €300 €360 €400
Lyon → Aix-en-Provence €330 €400 POA
Lyon → Luberon (Gordes area) €340 €420 POA
Mercedes-Benz E-Class executive sedan — private transfer Lyon to Avignon and Provence, up to 3 passengers

Executive Sedan

Mercedes-Benz E-Class
  • Up to 3 passengers
  • 3 large suitcases
  • Free Wi-Fi & water
  • From €280 — Lyon city
Book Sedan — From €280
Best for Groups Mercedes-Benz V-Class luxury van — group transfer Lyon to Avignon Provence, 7 passengers

Luxury Van

Mercedes-Benz V-Class
  • Up to 7 passengers
  • Full luggage capacity
  • Conference seating
  • From €340 — Lyon city
Book Van — From €340
✦ First Class Mercedes-Benz S-Class limousine — first class VIP transfer Lyon to Avignon Provence

First Class

Mercedes-Benz S-Class
  • Up to 3 passengers
  • Nappa leather & wood trim
  • VIP name-board service
  • From €380 — Lyon city
Book First Class — From €380
POA = Price on application. Destinations beyond Avignon vary by distance. Call or use the contact form for an instant bespoke quote for Luberon, Aix, and Marseille.
Destination guide

Avignon & Provence —
Where We Take You

Avignon — City of Popes

Avignon is a UNESCO World Heritage city built around the extraordinary Palais des Papes — the largest Gothic palace in the world, built when the papacy relocated from Rome in the 14th century. The city's medieval ramparts are among the best-preserved in France, and every July the city transforms into Europe's largest performing arts event for the Avignon Festival.

The Pont d'Avignon — "Sur le Pont d'Avignon" of the nursery rhyme — is a 12th-century bridge that extends into the Rhône, stopping abruptly at midpoint. It is one of France's most visited monuments. Across the river, Villeneuve-lès-Avignon offers quieter accommodation and panoramic views of the walled city.

Châteauneuf-du-Pape — 15 minutes from Avignon

The world's most famous Rhône wine appellation sits just 15 km north of Avignon on the route from Lyon. Châteauneuf-du-Pape produces structured, garrigue-scented reds from a blend of up to 13 grape varieties — Grenache dominant, with Syrah, Mourvèdre, and others. A cellar stop here on the way into Avignon adds roughly 45 minutes to the journey.

We can pause at Château Rayas, Château Beaucastel, or any estate you request. Just mention it when booking and we'll build it into the route.

The Luberon — Gordes, Bonnieux, Roussillon

The Luberon Regional Natural Park is one of Provence's most photographed landscapes — hilltop villages in golden limestone, lavender fields, and cherry orchards. Gordes (70 km east of Avignon) is arguably France's most beautiful village. Roussillon, built from ochre cliffs, glows red in the afternoon sun. Bonnieux and Ménerbes offer a quieter, less touristy experience.

We drive to any village in the Luberon directly from Lyon Airport or Lyon city centre — no rental car, no navigating unfamiliar mountain roads. A typical Luberon drop-off from Lyon Airport takes approximately 3 hours.

Aix-en-Provence & Marseille

Aix-en-Provence — Cézanne's city, with its famous Cours Mirabeau boulevard and market — is 300 km from Lyon (approximately 3 hours). Marseille, France's second city and one of Europe's great port cities, is 315 km (approximately 3 hours 15 minutes). We serve both as end destinations or connections from a longer Provence itinerary.

For Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) connections, we offer direct transfers from Lyon Airport to MRS — useful for clients in transit between two French regional airports.

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Lyon to Avignon & Provence Transfer

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Common questions

Transfer Lyon to Avignon —
Frequently Asked Questions

From Lyon city centre to Avignon takes approximately 2 hours 15 minutes via the A7 motorway. From Lyon Airport, allow 2 hours 30 minutes. In summer, traffic south of Orange can add 20 to 30 minutes — we monitor conditions and depart accordingly.

Yes. The A7 motorway between Lyon and Avignon has several péage barriers and the cumulative toll cost is significant. Every single one is already built into your quoted price. There are no additional charges at the end of the journey.

Yes. We serve the entire Provence region — Aix-en-Provence (approximately 3 hours from Lyon), Gordes and the Luberon villages (approximately 3 hours), Nîmes, Orange, and Châteauneuf-du-Pape. Contact us for a bespoke quote to destinations beyond Avignon.

The TGV takes just over 1 hour between Lyon Part-Dieu and Avignon TGV station, but it does not serve Lyon Airport and leaves you at the station rather than your hotel. For a group of three or more with luggage, the flat rate private transfer is often comparable in total cost and far more convenient.

Absolutely. Châteauneuf-du-Pape is just 15 km north of Avignon — a natural stop on the route from Lyon. Tell us when booking and we will build it into the itinerary. A cellar tasting stop typically adds 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Yes. Return transfers can be added in the same booking with a 5% round-trip discount. Your driver picks you up from your Avignon, Aix, or Luberon address at your chosen time and drives you back to Lyon Airport or city centre.

Yes. We offer inter-airport transfers from Lyon Airport (LYS) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) — useful for clients connecting between two French regional airports. The journey takes approximately 3 hours 15 minutes and the price is available on request.