How to travel from Zurich to Avignon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Zurich to Avignon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $74 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 6h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.1 - 0.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $74, while a train costs an average of $189.

Distance: 297 miles (478 km)

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$189

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$74

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$242

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6h 26m

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5h 56m

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11h 50m

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6h 43m

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0.5 - 1.2kg

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Compare ways to travel from Zurich to Avignon

Compare the available ways to get from Zurich to Avignon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Avignon is a bus with an average price of $74 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Avignon:

A bus is $115 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Avignon costing on average $189 (€158).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Avignon is by train with an average journey time of 6h 26m.

Other travel options to Avignon take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 50m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Zurich and Avignon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the train as it is the most popular way to get from Zurich to Avignon among Omio's users.
Take the train. On this route, it beats driving on both time and money.

The journey is about 47m faster (5h 56m by train vs 6h 43m by car) and roughly $53 (€45) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($189 (€158) vs $242 (€203)). 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.

Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.

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from Zurich to Avignon

How to get from Zurich to Avignon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Zurich to Avignon is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9210+TER17771 · 886181
    9:34 AM8h14
    Zurich HB
    5:48 PMAvignon Centre
    $2511One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9210+TER17771 · 886181
    9:34 AM8h14
    Zurich HB
    5:48 PMAvignon Centre
    $2511One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9210+SNCF | TGV INOUI6115
    9:34 AM7h43
    Zurich HB
    5:17 PMAvignon TGV
    $4101One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV Lyria9206+SNCF | TGV INOUI6193
    6:59 AM8h35
    Zurich HB
    3:34 PMAvignon Centre
    $4501One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Zurich to Avignon

Travel to Avignon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Zurich to Avignon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Zurich and Avignon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Avignon is a bus with an average price of $74 (€62).

This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Avignon:

A bus is $115 (€97) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Avignon costing on average $189 (€158).

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Avignon is by train with an average journey time of 6h 26m.

Other travel options to Avignon take longer:

Bus takes on average 11h 50m.

The distance from Zurich to Avignon is approximately 297 miles (478 km).
The average frequency per day from Zurich to Avignon is:
  • Around 5 trains per day.
  • Around 2 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich and Avignon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Zurich to Avignon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Avignon TGV.
  • Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Avignon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus to go to Avignon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TER, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Avignon by train.
Omio customers who travel from Zurich to Avignon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Marseille, Nice, Lyon. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Avignon and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Avignon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Avignon, you can explore the historic streets on a guided walking tour, visit the Palais des Papes, and admire the views from Pont Saint-Bénézet. Discover local produce at Les Halles d'Avignon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Rhône River, and experience the Avignon Festival's arts performances. Don't miss the Avignon Cathedral, Rocher des Doms park, and the art collection at Musée du Petit Palais. Additionally, take wine tasting tours in the nearby vineyards of the Rhône Valley.
To fully experience Avignon, including its historic sites like the Palais des Papes, Pont d'Avignon, and the charming old town, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.

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