There are 4 ways to get from Avignon to Saanen by train (TGV), car, or train
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Train, line 30 train
best- Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Genevetrain Tgv
- Take the train from Genève to Montreuxtrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Montreux to Saanentrain 30 / ...
6h 36mCHF 115–166Drive 465.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Avignon to Saanencar 465.5 km
5h 32mCHF 83–119Train, line 30 train via Valence
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Valence Villetrain Ter
- Take the train from Valence Ville to Genevetrain Ter
- Take the train from Genève to Montreuxtrain Ec / ...
- Take the train from Montreux to Saanentrain 30 / ...
9h 35mCHF 112–181Train
- Take the train from Avignon Centre to Annecytrain K21
- Take the train from Lancy-Bachet to Montreuxtrain Re33
9h 52mCHF 135–187
Avignon to Saanen by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Saanen is to drive which costs SFr 80 - SFr 120 and takes 5h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Saanen is to drive which takes 5h 32m and costs SFr 80 - SFr 120.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Saanen. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Saanen via Genève and Montreux. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.
The distance between Avignon and Saanen is 507 km. The road distance is 465.5 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Saanen without a car is to train and line 30 train which takes 6h 36m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 170.
It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Avignon to Saanen, including transfers.
Avignon to Saanen train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
Avignon to Saanen train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Geneve station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Saanen is 465 km. It takes approximately 5h 32m to drive from Avignon to Saanen.
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What companies run services between Avignon, France and Saanen, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Saanen via Genève and Montreux in around 6h 36m.
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Tgv to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- CHF 65–100
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Avignon Centre to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- TGV inOui
Train from Genève to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Genève to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- CHF 25–40
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
Train from Lancy-Bachet to Montreux
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 27–45
- Website
- Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)
- Phone
- +41 21 989 81 90
- Website
- MOB
Train from Montreux to Saanen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–28
- Schedules at
- MOB
Train from Montreux to Saanen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 20–28
- Schedules at
- MOB
Rome2Rio's guide to Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Avignon Centre to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 22–35
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
Train from Valence Ville to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- CHF 45–75
- Website
- Oui.SNCF
- Phone
- +33 4 13 94 30 50
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Valence Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- CHF 29–40
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
Train from Avignon Centre to Annecy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- CHF 80–110
- Website
- Zou! Lignes Express Régionales
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