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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Avignon is to bus via Geneva which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Avignon is to train and fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €85 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Avignon?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Avignon via Geneva - Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Avignon?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Avignon Tgv via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 46m.

How far is it from Basel to Avignon?

The distance between Basel and Avignon is 657 km. The road distance is 567.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Basel to Avignon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Avignon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Basel to Avignon train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Avignon?

The best way to get from Basel to Avignon is to train which takes 5h 46m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €35 - €60 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Basel to Avignon bus arrive?

Basel to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.

Where does the Basel to Avignon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Basel to Avignon?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Avignon is 567 km. It takes approximately 6h 36m to drive from Basel to Avignon.

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

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Where can I stay near Avignon?

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Avignon TgvTgv
5h 46m
€85–241
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to GenevaFlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
10h 5m
€36–56
Drive 567.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Avignon567.1 km
6h 36m
€97–141
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourg
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)SXB - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgv
4h 59m
€90–248
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to AvignonFlixBus N1135 / ...
10h 8m
€43–101
Train via Annecy
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Bienne
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Renens VDIc5 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemasse
4. Take the train from Annemasse to AnnecyTer
5. Take the train from Annecy to Avignon CentreTer
11h 21m
€129–211
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgv
5h 58m
€116–305
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Avignon Tgv
8h 15m
€89–240
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Antibes to Avignon Tgv
9h 25m
€140–316

Basel to Avignon by train

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5h 46mAverage Duration

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Distance: 656.6 km
Duration: 5h 46m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Mulhouse Ville to Avignon Tgv 3 times a day. Tickets cost €70–200 and the journey takes 4h 27m. Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Basel SBB to Avignon via Geneva - Bus station in around 10h 5m.

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