There are 9 ways to get from Zürich to Saignon by train, bus, car or plane
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Recommended option
Train • 9h 22m
Cheapest option
Bus • 14h 34m
7 alternative options
Train, bus • 10h 14m
Drive • 6h 55m
Fly Zurich to Nice, bus • 8h 5m
Fly Zurich to Marseille, train, bus • 8h 42m
Train to Basel, fly to Nice, bus • 9h 11m
Fly Zurich to Geneva, train, bus • 10h 1m
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- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
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The national COVID-19 helpline number in Saignon is 800 130 000.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Saignon is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Saignon is 1 metre.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Zürich to Saignon is to bus which costs SFr 40 - SFr 55 and takes 14h 34m.
The quickest way to get from Zürich to Saignon is to drive which costs SFr 90 - SFr 140 and takes 6h 55m.
No, there is no direct bus from Zürich station to Saignon. However, there are services departing from Zurich Bus Station and arriving at Centre Saignon via Le Lac, Limbert/Voie d'Insertion Avignon and Gare Routière Apt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.
It is 459 km from Zürich to Saignon. It is approximately 699.2 km to drive.
The best way to get from Zürich to Saignon without a car is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 360.
It takes approximately 9h 22m to get from Zürich to Saignon, including transfers.
Zürich to Saignon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.
The best way to get from Zürich to Saignon is to train which takes 9h 22m and costs SFr 220 - SFr 360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 40 - SFr 55 and takes 14h 34m.
The quickest flight from Zurich Airport to Nice Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Zürich to Saignon bus services, operated by Zou! BdR & Vaucluse, arrive at Gare Routière Apt station.
- Distance: 458.9 km
- Duration: 9h 22m
What companies run services between Zürich, Switzerland and Saignon, France?
You can take a train from Zürich to Saignon via Genève, Avignon TGV, Avignon Tgv, Avignon Centre, and Cavaillon in around 9h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Zürich to Saignon via Le Lac, Limbert/Voie d'Insertion Avignon, and Gare Routière Apt in around 14h 34m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Zurich to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €460
Flights from Zurich to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €120 - €440
Flights from Zurich to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €270
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Zurich to Marseille via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €440
Flights from Zurich to Marseille via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €140 - €440
Flights from Basel to Nice via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €130 - €450
Flights from Zurich to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €270
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Basel to Nice
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 19m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €200
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Zurich to Marseille via Paris CDG
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €100 - €330
Flights from Strasbourg to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
Flights from Strasbourg to Marseille via Lyon
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €130 - €550
- Website
- volotea.com
Flights from Strasbourg to Marseille
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €35 - €310
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Zurich to Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- €80 - €150
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Zürich HB to Genève
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €80 - €150
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Genève to Avignon TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €190
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- €30 - €60
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Train from Basel Sbb to Strasbourg
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €45 - €85
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 0033 892 353535
- Website
- sncf-connect.com
Train from Geneve to Avignon Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €45 - €70
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €45 - €55
- 1st Class
- €60 - €70
Train from Zuerich Hb to Belfort-Montbeliard Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €50
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €40 - €50
- 1st Class
- €35 - €45
Train from Belfort-Montbéliard TGV to Avignon TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 1m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- €90 - €120
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €90 - €110
- 1st Class
- €100 - €120
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- €24 - €35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €30 - €35
- 1st Class
- €24 - €29
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 9 70 60 99 70
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Avignon Centre to Cavaillon
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €7 - €20
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €7 - €10
- Rail 1st Class
- €13 - €20
Train from Belfort-Montbéliard TGV to Avignon TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €130
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €65 - €100
- Rail 1st Class
- €85 - €130
Train from Vitrolles Aeroport Marseille to Cavaillon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €9 - €24
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- 2nd Class
- €9 - €14
- Rail 1st Class
- €16 - €24
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Belfort-Montbéliard TGV to Avignon TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €100 - €140
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €23 - €35
- Website
- Deutsche Bahn
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- Phone
- +49 (0) 7531 915109
- info@sbb-deutschland.de
- Website
- sbb-deutschland.de
Train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- SBB GmbH
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Zuerich Hb to Basel Sbb
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €21 - €30
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
- Phone
- +33 4 32 76 00 40
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Gare T.G.V Avignon to Gare Routière Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Zou! BdR & Vaucluse
Bus from Limbert/Voie d'Insertion Avignon to Gare Routière Apt
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €3
- Website
- Zou! BdR & Vaucluse
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- Phone
- +33 4 91 57 50 57
- webpresse@maregionsud.fr
- Website
- zou.maregionsud.fr
Bus from Avignon - Gare TGV Avignon to Apt - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Zou! LER
Bus from Nice - Aéroport to Aix en Provence - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Website
- Zou! LER
Bus from Cavaillon - Gare Routière to Apt - Gare Routière
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Zou! LER
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Avignon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- €30 - €40
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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Read the travel guideMore Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Zürich to Saignon is 699 km. It takes approximately 6h 55m to drive from Zürich to Saignon.
Swiss offers flights from Zurich Airport to Nice Airport.
There are 274+ hotels available in Saignon. Prices start at €87 per night.
The best way to get from Zürich to Zurich Airport is to train which takes 13 min and costs SFr 3 - SFr 20.