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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.
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Cheapest price
$79
Average price
$125
Fastest journey
3h 3m
Average duration
4h 44m
Trains per day
20
Distance
275 km
Omio 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 prices starting from $19. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 28m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $19, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$85 Average price | $32 Average price Cheapest | $304 Average price | $186 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 58m Average total duration Fastest 3h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 47m Average total duration 5h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 20m Average total duration 8h 20m Onboard + 3h 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 $53 (€43) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Geneva costing on average $85 (€70).
A bus is $272 (€223) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Avignon to Geneva costing on average $304 (€249).
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 17m.
Flight takes on average 8h 20m.
The journey is about 24m faster (3h 28m by train vs 3h 52m by car) and roughly $102 (€83) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($85 (€70) vs $186 (€153)). 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, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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879630+ 9752 | 1:13 PM Avignon Centre | 4h12 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9752+ 96530 | On time 2:22 PM Avignon TGV | 8h11 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9752+ 96518 | On time 2:22 PM Avignon TGV | 4h13 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9752+ 96520 | On time 2:22 PM Avignon TGV | 5h13 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9752 | 2:22 PM Avignon TGV | 3h03 | 5:25 PM Geneva station | 0 transfersDirect | |
5386+ 96518+ 879353 | 2:44 PM Avignon Centre | 3h51 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5386+ 96518 | 3:15 PM Avignon TGV | 3h20 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5386+ 96522 | 3:15 PM Avignon TGV | 5h20 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5386+ 96520 | 3:15 PM Avignon TGV | 4h20 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5386+ 96530 | 3:15 PM Avignon TGV | 7h18 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879642+ 12182+ 96522 | 4:13 PM Avignon Centre | 4h22 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
12182+ 96522 | 4:33 PM Avignon TGV | 4h02 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9896+ 96530 | 4:33 PM Avignon TGV | 6h00 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9896+ 96522 | 4:33 PM Avignon TGV | 4h02 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12182+ 96530 | 4:33 PM Avignon TGV | 6h00 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12182+ 96522 | 4:33 PM Avignon TGV | 4h02 | 8:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
886190 · 96530 | 5:14 PM Avignon Centre | 5h19 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879373+ 6866+ 96530 | 6:13 PM Avignon Centre | 4h20 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
6866+ 96530 | 6:50 PM Avignon TGV | 3h43 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6866+ 96530 | 6:50 PM Avignon TGV | 3h43 | 10:33 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879305+ 9854+ 96504 | 6:13 AM Avignon Centre | 4h22 | 10:35 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
886182 · 96508 | 7:07 AM Avignon Centre | 5h33 | 12:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9854+ 96504 | 7:15 AM Avignon TGV | 3h20 | 10:35 AM 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 | 7h03 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
FRECCIAROSSA 1000 6140+ 96506 | 7:32 AM Avignon TGV | 4h03 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879315+ 5376+ 96506 | 7:44 AM Avignon Centre | 3h51 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5376+ 96506 | 8:06 AM Avignon TGV | 3h29 | 11:35 AM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5376+ 96510 | 8:06 AM Avignon TGV | 6h29 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5376+ 96514 | 8:06 AM Avignon TGV | 8h29 | 4:35 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 | |
12183+ 96510 | 8:49 AM Avignon TGV | 5h46 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9583+ 96510 | 8:49 AM Avignon TGV | 5h46 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12183+ 96508 | 8:49 AM Avignon TGV | 3h51 | 12:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
9583+ 96508 | 8:49 AM Avignon TGV | 3h51 | 12:40 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
879618+ 6850+ 96510 | 10:13 AM Avignon Centre | 4h22 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 2 transfers | |
5516+ 96510 | 10:22 AM Avignon TGV | 4h13 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
12176+ 96510 | 10:22 AM Avignon TGV | 4h13 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
5516+ 96514 | 10:22 AM Avignon TGV | 6h13 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6850+ 96510 | 10:57 AM Avignon TGV | 3h38 | 2:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6850+ 96518 | 10:57 AM Avignon TGV | 7h38 | 6:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6850+ 96514 | 10:57 AM Avignon TGV | 5h38 | 4:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
6850+ 96520 | 10:57 AM Avignon TGV | 8h38 | 7:35 PM Geneva station | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Avignon to Geneva run on average 15 times per day, taking around 3h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $61 (€50) but you can travel from only $19 (€15) 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 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $61 (€50) |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 3h 3m |
First train 5:00 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
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Best time to book 42 days |
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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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