Avignon TGV Train Station
Trains from Avignon to Lille are a great way to get from Provence to northern France. Trains depart from the Avignon TGV station and arrive at either the Lille Europe or the Lille Flandres station. The Avignon TGV station is located 6 kilometers (4 miles) outside of the city center, so you will have to take a taxi or bus to get there before you depart.
Some trains from Avignon to Lille are direct services, while others require a change in Paris or another station on the way.
Trains on this route are operated by SNCF, the national rail company. Their services depart up to twice an hour at peak times, and less frequently at other periods.
High-speed TGV trains operate on this route. They offer comfortable first and second class seats, ample baggage storage areas, and food and beverage services.
The total journey time to Lille depends on which service you travel on. The trip ranges from 4 hours and 10 minutes to 5 hours and 35 minutes.
Train tickets cost from 30 euros for a single in second class and 40 euros for a single in first class. These discounted fares for trains from Avignon to Lille are available if you make a booking online well before you travel.