Avignon is a city that pulses with history, theatre, and southern light. The Gothic grandeur of the Palais des Papes, the legendary Pont d'Avignon, and the lively cobbled streets make every visit unforgettable. But whether you're arriving for the Festival d'Avignon, commuting from the TGV station, or simply hunting for the best lavender honey at Les Halles, knowing exactly when your next ride arrives transforms your travel experience.
That's why we created a dedicated real-time dashboard for Avignon on Global Metro Status. It brings together live tram times, bus departure boards, train schedules, and service alerts. No more scattered apps, no more uncertainty at the stop – just precise, up-to-the-minute public transport data for Avignon and its surroundings.
Avignon's Tram & Bus Network: The Orizo System
Avignon may not have a metro, but its modern public transport network, operated under the Orizo brand, is efficient, clean, and increasingly connected. The backbone is the Tramway line T1, supplemented by an extensive bus network that reaches the city centre, the suburbs, and across the Rhône into Villeneuve-lès-Avignon.
Tram Line T1: The East-West Artery
Since its opening in 2019, the single tram line T1 has transformed travel across the city. Running from Saint-Roch in the west to Saint-Chamand in the east, it serves key stops including:
- Gare d'Avignon Centre (the city's main train station)
- Place Saint-Ruf (gateway to the old town)
- Université / INRAe (campus area)
- Piot / Stade (sports and event venues)
Trams run frequently, often every 6–8 minutes during peak times. With our Avignon transit dashboard, you can see the real-time countdown for the next two trams at any stop, track live positions on a map, and get instant alerts about service changes.
Bus Routes That Fill the Gaps
Orizo buses fan out from the centre to districts the tram doesn't reach, including the famous Pont d'Avignon area, the Barthelasse Island, and the northern commercial zones. Popular lines like the C2 (Cityzen line), 6, and 10 offer high-frequency service, while the Navette Pont shuttle connects the old town to the Pont d'Avignon effortlessly.
Our platform lets you:
- Browse real-time bus departure boards for every stop
- Filter by line to see only your regular route
- Check route maps with live traffic disruption overlays
- Save your favourite stops for one-tap access
Train Travel from Two Key Stations
Avignon is a rail crossroads in the south of France, served by two distinct stations. Knowing which one to use – and how to reach it – is crucial, and our live train boards cover both.
Gare d'Avignon Centre
Located right next to the city walls and directly served by tram T1, this historic station handles:
- TER Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur regional trains to Marseille, Arles, Montpellier, and Orange
- Intercités services
A quick glance at the live departure screen on our Avignon dashboard shows you platforms, real-time delays, and last-minute track changes for all TER trains.
Gare d'Avignon TGV
About 6 km south of the city centre, this station is a major stop on the high-speed network, offering:
- TGV INOUI and OUIGO trains to Paris (2h40), Lyon, Lille, Brussels, and beyond
- Eurostar seasonal services to London
- TER shuttle trains linking the TGV station to Avignon Centre in just 5 minutes
💡 Pro tip: Our dashboard includes a live board for Avignon TGV as well, so you can check your Paris departure while still enjoying a pastis in a sunlit square. Use the Orizo tram + bus combination or the dedicated TER shuttle to connect smoothly between the TGV station and the city centre – we show you the next departure times for both.
How Global Metro Status Helps You Every Day
Why juggle the SNCF app, the Orizo site, and a Google Maps search? Here's what makes our Avignon dashboard your daily mobility companion:
- Unified dashboard: Tram, bus, and both train stations in one page. No switching.
- True real-time data: We pull live feeds directly from transport operators, so you see delays the moment they're declared.
- Service alerts front and centre: Summer track works on the Avignon–Marseille line? Tram frequency change during the Festival? You'll know before you leave.
- Route explorer: Tell us where you want to go, and we suggest the fastest tram + bus + walking combination, with live ETA.
- Mobile-friendly: Whether you're at the Place de l'Horloge or waiting under a plane tree, the clean mobile view gives you instant information.
Local use cases we already see:
- Festival-goers timing the last tram back to Saint-Chamand after a late-night performance.
- Market lovers catching the bus to Les Halles on a Saturday morning.
- Day-trippers checking the next TER to Arles or Orange.
- Commuters linking the TGV arrival with the exactly right tram at Gare d'Avignon Centre.
Getting Started: A 30-Second Tour
- Open the live page – go to our Avignon dashboard. Allow location for nearby departures, or use the search bar.
- Type any stop or station – "Gare d'Avignon Centre", "TGV Avignon", "Porte de l'Oulle", or any Orizo stop.
- Tap a result – see real-time countdowns, line numbers, and any disruption warnings.
- Drill into a route – timetable, map, and alert history all in one place.
- Bookmark your favourites – commute, festival season, or daily market run; one tap brings it all up.
No registration is needed for live updates. It's free, and built to make Avignon feel even more effortless.
Explore Avignon Smarter
Avignon's transport network does more than get you from A to B – it unlocks the city's soul. The tram drops you a short stroll from the Palais des Papes, where cobblestones echo with medieval drama. A quick bus ride takes you across the Rhône to Villeneuve-lès-Avignon for the stunning Chartreuse monastery and a quieter view of the skyline. And the train station opens up the whole of Provence: lavender fields near Sénanque, Roman arenas in Arles, and the wild beauty of the Camargue.
With our Avignon dashboard, you can focus on the experience, not the logistics. Rain shower on the Pont? The next tram is 3 minutes away. Festival rush? You'll know about extra services and crowd-diverted routes instantly. The city of the Popes meets the clarity of real-time data – and your journey becomes part of the pleasure.
Bookmark our Avignon live transit board now, and make every trip through Avignon seamless, informed, and beautifully simple.