There are 9 ways to get from Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus by train, bus, car or plane
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Train via Geneva • 6h 14m
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Bus • 8h 45m
7 alternative options
Train • 6h 43m
Drive • 6h 22m
Train to Marseille, fly to Zurich • 4h 33m
Train to Nice, fly to Zurich • 7h 20m
Train to Nice, fly to Basel, train • 8h 47m
Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus is to bus which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus is to train and fly which takes 4h 33m and costs €75 - €340.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Avignon and arriving at Zurich. Services depart six times a week, and operate Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 8h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Zürich Hb via Genève. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 14m.
The distance between Avignon and Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus is 648 km. The road distance is 651.1 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus without a car is to train via Geneva which takes 6h 14m and costs €140 - €270.
It takes approximately 6h 14m to get from Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus, including transfers.
Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus bus services, operated by ALSA, depart from Avignon station.
Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus is to train via Geneva which takes 6h 14m and costs €140 - €270. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €80 and takes 8h 45m.
- Distance: 647.8 km
- Duration: 6h 14m
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus, Switzerland?
You can take a train from Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus via Geneve and Genève in around 6h 14m. Alternatively, ALSA operates a bus from Avignon to Zurich 3 times a week. Tickets cost SFr 50 - SFr 80 and the journey takes 8h 45m. FlixBus also services this route 3 times a week.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Marseille to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 180 - SFr 800
Flights from Nice to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 170 - SFr 550
Flights from Geneva to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 360
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 240
Flights from Montpellier to Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 340
- Website
- rj.com
Flights from Geneva to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 95
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice to Basel via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- SFr 140 - SFr 550
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Avignon Tgv to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 60 - SFr 110
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 60 - SFr 85
- 1st Class
- SFr 85 - SFr 110
Train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 95 - SFr 160
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 95 - SFr 130
- 1st Class
- SFr 120 - SFr 160
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 55
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 26 - SFr 35
- 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 19 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 19 - SFr 26
- 1st Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
Train from Avignon Tgv to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 95
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 50 - SFr 70
- 1st Class
- SFr 70 - SFr 95
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 80
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 55
- 1st Class
- SFr 55 - SFr 80
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 65
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- 1st Class
- SFr 45 - SFr 65
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 17 - SFr 45
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- SFr 17 - SFr 22
- 1st Class
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Genève to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 80 - SFr 150
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 40 - SFr 75
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel Sbb to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- SFr 30 - SFr 60
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix-en-Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Montpellier Sud de France
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Avignon TGV to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 90 - SFr 105
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Avignon TGV to Aix-en-Provence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 26 - SFr 29
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Avignon TGV to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 44 - SFr 49
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Avignon TGV to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 100 - SFr 220
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 100 - SFr 150
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 150 - SFr 220
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 12 - SFr 26
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 12 - SFr 18
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 18 - SFr 26
Train from Avignon TGV to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 35 - SFr 80
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 35 - SFr 55
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 55 - SFr 80
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- SFr 27 - SFr 60
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 27 - SFr 40
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 40 - SFr 60
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 9 - SFr 20
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- SFr 9 - SFr 13
- Rail 1st Class
- SFr 13 - SFr 20
- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 3
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- First Class
- SFr 3
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 3
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- First Class
- SFr 3
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- SFr 8 - SFr 11
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 6 - SFr 10
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 29 - SFr 65
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- SFr 29 - SFr 45
- Comfort
- SFr 30 - SFr 45
- Premium
- SFr 45 - SFr 65
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- normandie.fr
Train from Avignon TGV to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- normandie.fr
A Spanish subsidiary of National Express, ALSA provides bus and coach services across Spain and neighbouring countries including Portugal, France, Germany, the Netherlands, Italy, Poland and Malta. Founded in 1923, ALSA values service and the customer experience. Buses are equipped with communal TV screens showing movies, individual behind-seat screens, ALSA radio, app for books and music, and free WiFi. ALSA services are accessible to people with disabilities, and guide dogs are welcome on all journeys. There are three types of tickets on offer (Frequent Traveller Pass, Share Pass and ALSA Pass), along with discounts for senior citizens, students and children.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 910 207 007
- alsa@alsa.es
- Website
- alsa.es
Bus from Avignon to Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 80
- Website
- https://www.alsa.com/en/web/bus/home
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Avignon to Zurich Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- SFr 50 - SFr 70
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus bus services, operated by ALSA, arrive at Zurich station.
Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich Hb station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus is 651 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus.
Book your Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus train tickets online with Omio.
Book your Avignon to Zürich (Kreis 1) / Rathaus bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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