There are 6 ways to get from Sion to Avignon by train (Trenitalia, TGV), bus, rideshare, car, train, or train (Trenitalia)
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 Lyon
best- Take the train from Sion to GenèveEc / ...
- Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
- Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon TgvTgv
6h 46m€88–227Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sion to GenevaFlixBus N1157
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
9h€30–40Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Sion-SIR to Avignon438.5 km
5h 1mDrive 438.5 km
- Drive from Sion to Avignon438.5 km
5h 1m€76–109Train, bus
- Take the train from Sion to GenèveEc / ...
- Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Montélimar
- Take the train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Avignon CentreTer
9h 35m€60–171Train
- Take the train from Sion to St-MauriceIr / ...
- Take the train from St-Maurice to Annemasse
- Take the train from Annemasse to AnnecyTer
- Take the train from Annecy to Avignon CentreTer
10h 13m€119–293
Sion to Avignon by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sion to Avignon is to bus which costs €29 - €40 and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Sion to Avignon is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs €75 - €110.
No, there is no direct bus from Sion to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Avignon via Geneva - Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
No, there is no direct train from Sion to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Sion and arriving at Avignon Tgv via Geneve and Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 46m.
The distance between Sion and Avignon is 541 km. The road distance is 438.5 km.
The best way to get from Sion to Avignon without a car is to train via Lyon which takes 6h 46m and costs €85 - €230.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Sion to Avignon, including transfers.
Sion to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Sion station.
Sion to Avignon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.
The best way to get from Sion to Avignon is to train via Lyon which takes 6h 46m and costs €85 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €40 and takes 9h.
What companies run services between Sion, Switzerland and Avignon, France?
You can take a train from Sion to Avignon Tgv via Geneve and Lyon Part Dieu in around 6h 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sion to Avignon via Geneva - Bus station in around 9h.
- Phone
- +41 848 446 688
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Sion to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30–60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Sion to St-Maurice
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from St-Maurice to Annemasse
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45–85
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Sion to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
Train from Sion to St-Maurice
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €17–60
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- €40–60
- 2nd Class
- €17–23
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- track.effiliation.com
Train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 8m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €27–60
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €27–40
- Rail 1st Class
- €40–60
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €35–85
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €35–55
- Rail 1st Class
- €55–85
Train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €13–29
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €13–20
- Rail 1st Class
- €20–29
Train from Annemasse to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9–20
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €9–14
- Rail 1st Class
- €14–20
Train from Annecy to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- €55–130
- Website
- https://track.effiliation.com/servlet/effi.redir?id_compteur=23007591&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.sncf-connect.com%2Fen-en%2F
- 2nd Class
- €55–85
- Rail 1st Class
- €85–130
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €30–75
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Montelimar Gare Sncf to Avignon Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €55–85
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- 1st Class
- €55–85
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- nomad.normandie.fr
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- nomad.normandie.fr
- Phone
- +41 27 720 47 47
- info@regionalps.ch
- Website
- regionalps.ch
Train from Sion to St-Maurice
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €15–32
- Schedules at
- regionalps.ch
- 2nd Class Ticket
- €15–18
- 1st Class Ticket
- €28–32
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.fr
Bus from Sion to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €14–21
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.com
Bus from Geneva - Bus station to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- €15–20
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/
- Phone
- +3-389-268-0068
- Website
- blablacar.co.uk
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Montélimar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €16–60
- Website
- https://www.blablacar.co.uk/bus
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More Questions & Answers
Sion to Avignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Geneva station.
Sion to Avignon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
Yes, the driving distance between Sion to Avignon is 439 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Sion to Avignon.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Sion and Avignon. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.













































