There are 6 ways to get from Avignon to Geneva by train (TGV), bus, rideshare, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train (TGV)
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
3h 3mCHF 70–120Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
- Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
4h 59mCHF 25–53Rideshare
- Take the rideshare from Avignon to Genève341 km
4h 32mCHF 25Train via Valence
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain Ter
5h 53mCHF 59–143Train, bus
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain K21
- Take the bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+Rbus 272
5h 55mCHF 90–173Drive 341.4 km
- Drive from Avignon to Genevacar 341.4 km
3h 39mCHF 56–81
Avignon to Geneva by train (TGV)
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Geneva is to rideshare which costs SFr 25 and takes 4h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Geneva is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120.
No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Geneva station. However, there are services departing from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop and arriving at Geneva - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 59m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Geneve. Services depart once daily, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 3h 3m.
The distance between Avignon and Geneva is 383 km. The road distance is 341.4 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120.
The train from Avignon Tgv to Geneve takes 3h 3m including transfers and departs once daily.
Avignon to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop station.
Avignon to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Geneva is to train which takes 3h 3m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 25 - SFr 55 and takes 4h 59m.
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Geneva, Switzerland?
TGV inOui operates a train from Avignon Tgv to Geneve once daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 3h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Geneva - Bus Station via Lyon - Gerland Bus Station in around 4h 59m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 70–120
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Centre to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 23–40
- Website
- TGV inOui
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 19–40
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Ville to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 40–85
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 30–60
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–170
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 17–35
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 12–22
- Website
- BlaBlaCar Bus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact DetailsContact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 15–25
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Geneva - Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 10–18
- Website
- Flixbus
- Phone
- +33 4 8000 7000
- Website
- auvergnerhonealpes.fr
Bus from Gare Routiere to Lancy Pont Rouge Gare-Etoile P+R
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 5–9
- Schedules at
- laregionvoustransporte.fr
- Phone
- +3 318 576 2228
- Website
- BlaBlaCar
Rideshare from Avignon to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 25
- Schedules at
- BlaBlaCar
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More Questions & Answers
Avignon to Geneva bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.
Avignon to Geneva train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Geneva is 341 km. It takes approximately 3h 39m to drive from Avignon to Geneva.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Avignon and Geneva. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.