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Musée du Petit Palais
Art museum in a former cardinal's palace, known for its collection of Italian primitives and medieval sculpture near the Palais des Papes.
Cheapest price
$92
Average price
$113
Fastest journey
3 h 16 m
Average duration
3 h 36 m
Trains per day
17
Distance
272 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Geneva to Avignon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Geneva to Avignon will cost around $113 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $92.
It's difficult to get from Geneva to Avignon without transferring at least once.
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879342Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 3h 21m. 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 $17, and a flight costs an average of $117.
Distance: 169 miles (272 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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$86 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest | $322 Average price | $187 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
3h 51m Average total duration Fastest 3h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 45m Average total duration 5h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 27m Average total duration 8h 27m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m 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 Geneva to Avignon:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Avignon costing on average $86 (€70).
A bus is $264 (€215) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Avignon costing on average $322 (€263).
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 15m.
Flight takes on average 8h 27m.
The journey is about 29m faster (3h 21m by train vs 3h 50m by car) and roughly $100 (€82) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($86 (€70) vs $187 (€152)). 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, SNCF | TGV INOUI.
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 Geneva to Avignon trains for today, Monday, June 8. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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96570+ 5537 | On time 3:29 PM Geneva station | 3h43 | 7:12 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
96570+ 5537+ 879376 | 3:29 PM Geneva station | 4h15 | 7:44 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
96574+ 9580 | On time 5:21 PM Geneva station | 3h52 | 9:13 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
96574+ 9580+ 879386 | 5:21 PM Geneva station | 4h27 | 9:48 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
96578+ 5124 | 7:28 PM Geneva station | 3h46 | 11:14 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
96550+ 6805 | 5:14 AM Geneva station | 4h11 | 9:25 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
96550+ 6805+ 879693 | 5:14 AM Geneva station | 4h34 | 9:48 AM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
96552+ 5102 | 6:14 AM Geneva station | 3h58 | 10:12 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
96552+ 5102+ 879633 | 6:14 AM Geneva station | 4h34 | 10:48 AM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
9760+ 889317 · 886171 | 6:28 AM Geneva station | 5h15 | 11:43 AM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
96554+ 12510+ 879338 | 7:21 AM Geneva station | 4h56 | 12:17 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
96554+ 12510 | 7:21 AM Geneva station | 4h34 | 11:55 AM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
96558+ 5332 | 9:29 AM Geneva station | 3h16 | 12:45 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
96558+ 5332+ 879342 | 9:29 AM Geneva station | 3h48 | 1:17 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
96634+ 9877 | 9:57 AM Geneva station | 4h31 | 2:28 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
96562+ 6813 | 11:28 AM Geneva station | 3h29 | 2:57 PM Avignon TGV | 1 transfer | |
96562+ 6813+ 879352 | 11:28 AM Geneva station | 3h49 | 3:17 PM Avignon Centre | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Geneva to Avignon run on average 14 times per day, taking around 3h 21m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $65 (€53) but you can travel from only $17 (€14) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 19:30. The fastest train covers the 169 miles (272 km) distance in 2h 59m.
Distance 169 miles (272 km) |
Average train duration 3h 21m |
Cheapest ticket price $65 (€53) |
Trains per day 14 |
Fastest train 2h 59m |
First train 5:14 AM |
Last train 7:30 PM |
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Low Season Jan - Mar |
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Best time to book 91 days |
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Art museum in a former cardinal's palace, known for its collection of Italian primitives and medieval sculpture near the Palais des Papes.
The city's main fine arts and archaeology museum, with paintings, sculptures, decorative arts, and antiquities in an elegant 18th-century mansion.
Major contemporary art museum featuring rotating exhibitions and works from the Lambert collection in restored historic buildings.
Grand square in front of the Palais des Papes, ideal for taking in the monumental setting and street life.
Shaded hilltop gardens with scenic overlooks, ponds, and one of the best walking spots inside central Avignon.
One of Avignon's most atmospheric streets, lined with old water wheels, stone buildings, and a lively creative vibe.
A traditional Provençal beef stew slowly braised in red wine, herbs, garlic, and olives. It is a classic around Avignon and showcases the robust flavors of inland Provence.
A famous Provençal vegetable stew of eggplant, zucchini, peppers, tomatoes, onions, and olive oil. It is closely associated with the region and is a staple of summer cooking.
A baked dish of layered seasonal vegetables, often with herbs and olive oil. In Avignon and wider Provence, it is prized for simple, rustic Mediterranean flavors.
A well-known contemporary French restaurant appreciated for creative tasting menus, careful presentation, and a calm intimate dining room.
A respected Avignon restaurant offering modern French cooking with regional ingredients in a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
A long-established favorite in Avignon serving refined French and Provençal dishes in a warm, classic setting popular with both locals and visitors.
Prices are moderate for France. Cafes and casual dining are reasonable, while hotels and festival periods cost more.
Service is usually included. Rounding up or leaving EUR 1-2 in cafes is appreciated; 5-10% for great restaurant service. Round up taxi fares.
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