What is the cheapest way to get from Avignon to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Avignon to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Basel is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Basel. However, there are services departing from Avignon and arriving at Basel SBB via Geneva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Basel. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Basel Sbb via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 47m.

How far is it from Avignon to Basel?

The distance between Avignon and Basel is 651 km. The road distance is 571.2 km.

How do I travel from Avignon to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Avignon to Basel without a car is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230.

How long does it take to get from Avignon to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Avignon to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Basel bus from?

Avignon to Basel bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Basel train from?

Avignon to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Train or bus from Avignon to Basel?

The best way to get from Avignon to Basel is to train which takes 4h 47m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 30 - SFr 50 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Avignon to Basel bus arrive?

Avignon to Basel bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Geneva - Bus station.

Where does the Avignon to Basel train arrive?

Avignon to Basel train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Basel is 571 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Avignon to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Avignon to Basel?

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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Avignon to Basel - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Avignon to Basel by train (TGV), bus, car, train, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse Villetrain Tgv
4h 47m
CHF 72–221
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N872 / ...
9h 15m
CHF 33–46
Drive 571.2 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Baselcar 571.2 km
6h 38m
CHF 92–133
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane GVA - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 56m
CHF 165–389
Train via Geneva
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Genève to Lausannetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Biel/Biennetrain Ic5 / ...
4. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Basel SBBtrain
6h 54m
CHF 112–227
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MRS - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
6h 6m
CHF 106–294
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane MRS - SXB
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain
5h 32m
CHF 74–247
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Basel (BSL)plane NCE - BSL
7h 21m
CHF 77–228
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane NCE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
8h 50m
CHF 127–312

Avignon to Basel by train

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4h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 650.6 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Avignon, France and Basel, Switzerland?

TGV inOui operates a train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse Ville 4 times a day. Tickets cost CHF 60–190 and the journey takes 4h 2m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Basel SBB via Geneva in around 9h 15m.

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