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Musée d'art et d'histoire
A major fine arts museum with strong Swiss and European collections, from Old Masters to modern art, in a grand historic building.
Cheapest price on Aug 30
$87
Average ticket price on Aug 30
$133
Fastest journey on Aug 30
3 h 3 m
Average journey duration on Aug 30
3 h 36 m
Trains on Aug 30
46
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Geneva is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Geneva will cost around $133 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $87.
On Sun, Aug 30, we found 46 trains from Avignon to Geneva, including 1 direct services.
On Sun, Aug 30 the direct trains cover the 272 km distance in an average of 3 h 36 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 3 h 3 m .
On Sun, Aug 30 the slowest trains will take 3 h 51 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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96508Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $35 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 3h 54m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $35, while a flight costs an average of $211.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$89 Average price | $35 Average price Cheapest | $211 Average price | $189 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 54m Average total duration Fastest 3h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 13m Average total duration 9h 13m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 52m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Geneva:
A bus is $54 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Geneva costing on average $89.
A bus is $177 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Avignon to Geneva costing on average $211.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 9h 13m.
The journey is about 28m faster (3h 24m by train vs 3h 52m by car) and roughly $101 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($89 vs $189). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Direct services run with SNCF | TGV Lyria.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Avignon to Geneva trains for today, Saturday, August 29. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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5386+ 17988 · 96616 | Delayed 2:35 PM 3:15 PMAvignon TGV | 4h55 | 8:10 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5386+ 96522 | Delayed 2:35 PM 3:15 PMAvignon TGV | 5h25 | 8:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5386+ 96530 | Delayed 2:35 PM 3:15 PMAvignon TGV | 7h25 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5386+ 96518 | Delayed 2:35 PM 3:15 PMAvignon TGV | 3h25 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9868+ 17988 · 96616 | On time 3:49 PM Avignon TGV | 4h21 | 8:10 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
9868+ 96530 | On time 3:49 PM Avignon TGV | 6h51 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9868+ 96522 | On time 3:49 PM Avignon TGV | 4h51 | 8:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879642+ 9896+ 96522 | On time 4:13 PM Avignon Centre | 4h27 | 8:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
9896+ 96530 | On time 4:33 PM Avignon TGV | 6h07 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12182+ 96530 | On time 4:33 PM Avignon TGV | 6h07 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12182+ 96522 | On time 4:33 PM Avignon TGV | 4h07 | 8:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9896+ 96522 | On time 4:33 PM Avignon TGV | 4h07 | 8:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
886194 · 96530 | 5:26 PM Avignon Centre | 5h14 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879369+ 6866+ 96530 | 5:44 PM Avignon Centre | 4h56 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
9882+ 96530 | 5:49 PM Avignon TGV | 4h51 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6866+ 96530 | On time 6:50 PM Avignon TGV | 3h50 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
| Sunday, August 30 | |||||
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140+ 96514 | 7:32 AM Avignon TGV | 9h09 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140+ 96508 | 7:32 AM Avignon TGV | 5h08 | 12:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140+ 96510 | 7:32 AM Avignon TGV | 7h08 | 2:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140+ 96516 | 7:32 AM Avignon TGV | 10h08 | 5:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140+ 9752 | 7:32 AM Avignon TGV | 9h53 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5376+ 96514 | 8:06 AM Avignon TGV | 8h35 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5376+ 96510 | 8:06 AM Avignon TGV | 6h34 | 2:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5376+ 96508 | 8:06 AM Avignon TGV | 4h34 | 12:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879319+ 9583+ 96508 | 8:13 AM Avignon Centre | 4h27 | 12:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
9583+ 96508 | 8:49 AM Avignon TGV | 3h51 | 12:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12183+ 96508 | 8:49 AM Avignon TGV | 3h51 | 12:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9583+ 96510 | 8:49 AM Avignon TGV | 5h51 | 2:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12183+ 96510 | 8:49 AM Avignon TGV | 5h51 | 2:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879618+ 6850+ 96510 | 10:13 AM Avignon Centre | 4h27 | 2:40 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12176+ 96510 | 10:22 AM Avignon TGV | 4h18 | 2:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12176+ 96514 | 10:22 AM Avignon TGV | 6h19 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12176+ 96516 | 10:22 AM Avignon TGV | 7h18 | 5:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6850+ 96510 | 10:57 AM Avignon TGV | 3h43 | 2:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6850+ 96518 | 10:57 AM Avignon TGV | 7h43 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6850+ 96514 | 10:57 AM Avignon TGV | 5h44 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6850+ 96516 | 10:57 AM Avignon TGV | 6h43 | 5:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879626+ 9866+ 96514 | 12:17 PM Avignon Centre | 4h24 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
9866+ 96516 | 12:49 PM Avignon TGV | 4h51 | 5:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9866+ 96514 | 12:49 PM Avignon TGV | 3h52 | 4:41 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9866+ 96518 | 12:49 PM Avignon TGV | 5h51 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9866+ 96520 | 12:49 PM Avignon TGV | 6h51 | 7:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879345+ 9752 | 1:13 PM Avignon Centre | 4h12 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6864+ 96516 | 2:09 PM Avignon TGV | 3h31 | 5:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6864+ 96520 | 2:09 PM Avignon TGV | 5h31 | 7:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6864+ 96518 | 2:09 PM Avignon TGV | 4h31 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
17702 · 96520 | 2:10 PM Avignon Centre | 5h30 | 7:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9752+ 96530 | 2:22 PM Avignon TGV | 8h18 | 10:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9752+ 96518 | 2:22 PM Avignon TGV | 4h18 | 6:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9752 | 2:22 PM Avignon TGV | 3h03 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
9752+ 96520 | 2:22 PM Avignon TGV | 5h18 | 7:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Trains from Avignon to Geneva run on average 16 times per day, taking around 3h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $53 but you can travel from only $18 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:00, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (272 km) distance in 3h 3m.
Distance 169 miles (272 km) |
Average train duration 3h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price $53 |
Trains per day 16 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
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Most Avignon to Geneva trains use the Avignon TGV to Genève station pair. Use this guide to compare Avignon and Geneva train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Avignon TGV is 3 km from Avignon city centre. Public transport options include:
Avignon TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Starbucks, Eric Kayser, Selecta
Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station. ATMs are located on the south entrance of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30. Information desks are located at the ticket office in the departure hall.
Available at Avignon TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon TGV: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon TGV: Wheelchair access, personalized assistance service. Contact +33 890640650 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Aparthotel Adagio, Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV, Hôtel Kyriad Avignon Courtine Gare.
Avignon Centre has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Le Goût du Jour, Restaurant L'Essentiel
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Avignon Centre. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Avignon Centre. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Avignon Centre: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Avignon Centre: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Avignon Centre: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Novotel Avignon Centre, Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes Hotel, Hotel de l'Horloge.
Genève has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Bistrot de Charlotte, Les Brasseurs, La Matze Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Genève. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Genève. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Genève: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Genève: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Genève: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Warwick Geneva, Hotel Cornavin, ibis Styles Genève Gare.
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