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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Avignon is to bus which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 7m.

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 4m and costs €70 - €290.

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, Brausebad and arriving at Avignon via Basel Euroairport FR and Mulhouse. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 7m.

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 Dijon Ville and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Avignon?

The distance between Basel and Avignon is 658 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 via Dijon which takes 5h 45m and costs €100 - €240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m 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 Mulhouse station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Avignon train from?

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

Train or bus from Basel to Avignon?

The best way to get from Basel to Avignon is to train via Dijon which takes 5h 45m and costs €100 - €240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €85 and takes 10h 7m.

Where does the Basel to Avignon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Avignon train arrive?

Basel to Avignon train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Dijon Ville 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), train, bus, car, 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 via Dijon
best
1. Take the train from Basel Sbb to Dijon Villetrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
3. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
5h 45m
€104–233
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Avignonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
10h 7m
€39–83
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignonbus
9h 45m
€109–291
Drive 567.1 km
1. Drive from Basel to Avignoncar 567.1 km
6h 39m
€100–144
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
5h 58m
€130–371
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
2. Take the train from Renens VD to Annemassetrain
3. Take the train from Annemasse to Avignon Tgvtrain Tgv
8h 5m
€155–366
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 4m
€72–288
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
8h 22m
€94–274
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Avignon Tgvtrain
8h 6m
€190–488
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 27m
€165–417

Basel to Avignon by train

5Weekly Trains

5h 45mAverage Duration

€104Cheapest Price

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Distance: 657.7 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Basel Sbb to Avignon Tgv via Dijon Ville and Lyon Part Dieu in around 5h 45m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Mulhouse to Avignon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 7h 30m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a week.

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