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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Avignon is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Avignon is to drive which takes 5h 12m and costs €85 - €130.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Avignon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Avignon. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 9h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Avignon?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Avignon Tgv via Lausanne. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.

How far is it from Bern to Avignon?

The distance between Bern and Avignon is 539 km. The road distance is 495.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Avignon without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €140 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Bern to Avignon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Avignon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Avignon train from?

Bern to Avignon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.

Train or bus from Bern to Avignon?

The best way to get from Bern to Avignon is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs €140 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Bern to Avignon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Avignon train arrive?

Bern to Avignon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Lausanne station.

Can I drive from Bern to Avignon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Avignon is 495 km. It takes approximately 5h 12m to drive from Bern to Avignon.

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

Book your Bern to Avignon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bern to Avignon?

Book your Bern to Avignon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Avignon?

There are 667+ hotels available in Avignon.

Bern to Avignon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Bern 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
best
1. Take the train from Bern to LausanneIr15 / ...
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Avignon TgvTgv
6h 5m
€143–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to AvignonFlixBus N1156
9h 15m
€35–70
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to GenèveIr15 / ...
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
8h 38m
€49–86
Drive 495.2 km
1. Drive from Bern to Avignon495.2 km
5h 12m
€87–125
Train, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafen
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 52m
€134–326

Bern to Avignon by train

5Weekly Trains

6h 5mAverage Duration

€143Cheapest Price

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Distance: 539.3 km
Duration: 6h 5m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Avignon Tgv via Lausanne in around 6h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Avignon 6 times a week. Tickets cost €35–70 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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