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 - €50 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 5h 9m and costs €80 - €270.

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 €90 - €360.

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 €90 - €360. Alternatively, you can bus via Geneva, which costs €35 - €50 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 39m 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 10 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 Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 46m
€94–353
Bus via Geneva
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Genevabus FlixBus N872 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignonbus
10h 5m
€36–49
Drive 567.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Avignoncar 567.1 km
6h 39m
€99–142
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from St Louis to Strasbourgtrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane SXB - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
5h 9m
€82–262
Bus
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Avignonbus N1315 / ...
10h 48m
€44–95
Train via Annecy
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Biel/Biennetrain
2. Take the train from Biel/Bienne to Renens VDtrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
4. Take the train from Annemasse to Annecytrain Ter
5. Take the train from Annecy to Avignon Centretrain Ter
11h 21m
€129–205
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane ZRH - NCE
3. Take the train from Antibes to Avignon Tgvtrain
9h
€146–331
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Marseille Provence Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)plane ZRH - MRS
3. Take the train from Aix En Provence Tgv to Avignon Tgvtrain
6h 3m
€115–319
Fly Basel to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane BSL - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Avignon Tgvtrain
7h 50m
€89–235
Fly Basel to Fréjorgues Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Fréjorgues Airport (MPL)plane BSL - MPL
2. Take the train from Montpellier Sud De France to Nimes Pont Du Gardtrain
6h 40m
€65–307

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 twice daily. Tickets cost €75–320 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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