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How to get fromAvignon to Gruyèresby train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or train (TGV)

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There are 5 ways to get from Avignon to Gruyères by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, or train (TGV)

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  1. Train via Lyon

    best
    1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Genève to Palézieuxtrain train Ic1 / ...
    6h 53m
    CHF 82–156

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Avignon to Fribourgbus bus FlixBus N1156
    10h 23m
    CHF 47–73

  3. Drive  449.4 km

    1. Drive from Avignon to Gruyèrescar car 449.4 km
    5h 2m
    CHF 75–108

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain train K21
    2. Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Lausannetrain train Re33
    9h
    CHF 122–169

  5. Train via Valence

    1. Take the train from Avignon Centre to Valence Villetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain train Ter
    3. Take the train from Genève to Palézieuxtrain train Ic1 / ...
    9h 5m
    CHF 91–165

Avignon to Gruyères by train

Calendar116Weekly Trains
Duration6h 53mAverage Duration
TicketCHF 82Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499 km
  • Duration: 6h 53m

What companies run services between Avignon, France and Gruyères, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Gruyères via Lyon Part Dieu, Genève, and Palézieux in around 6h 53m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Avignon to Fribourg 6 times a week. Tickets cost CHF 40–60 and the journey takes 8h 40m.

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