The cheapest and fastest trains from Avignon to Basel
Cheapest price
£75
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
4 h 53 m
Average duration
5 h 10 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
455 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Avignon to Basel is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Avignon to Basel will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £75.
Of the 4 trains that leave Avignon for Basel every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 455 km distance in an average of 5 h 10 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 53 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 53 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.








Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Avignon to Basel
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Avignon to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 5h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £56.
Distance: 455 km
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Most popular Train | Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£120 Average Price | £64 Average Price Cheapest | £152 Average Price |
5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 3m Average total duration 6h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 37m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.5 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 1.4 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Avignon to Basel train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 05:15 Avignon | 4h53 | 10:08 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 06:48 Avignon | 5h02 | 11:50 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 08:22 Avignon | 5h53 | 14:15 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 14:33 Avignon | 4h53 | 19:26 Basel | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Avignon to Basel
Distance 455 km |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price £75 |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 4h 53m |
First train 00:33 |
Last train 19:34 |
Train companies: TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF from Avignon to Basel trainsTGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF trains will get you between Avignon and Basel from £40. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Avignon to Basel train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Avignon and Basel
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Rue Jean Jaurès.
- Restaurant Le Goût du Jour
- Restaurant L'Essentiel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Novotel Avignon Centre
- Mercure Avignon Centre Palais des Papes Hotel
- Hotel de l'Horloge
- Located in the main hall
- 200 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-4 for regional and local trains
- Hall 2: ticket office and waiting area
- Bus: Several lines available
- Train: Connection to Avignon TGV station
- Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30
- Free, unlimited Wi-Fi is available throughout the station.
- Starbucks
- Eric Kayser
- Selecta
- Wheelchair access, personalized assistance service. Contact +33 890640650 or [email protected].
- Aparthotel Adagio
- Hôtel Mercure Avignon Gare TGV
- Hôtel Kyriad Avignon Courtine Gare
- Mon - Sun: 09:15 - 12:55, 14:00 - 17:30
- Located at the ticket office in the departure hall.
- Bus lines: ORIZO line
- Train lines: TGV, TGV Lyria, TGV/ICE, TGV INOUI, OUIGO, Eurostar, Thalys, TER, AVE
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible via Centralbahnstrasse.
- Restaurant Da Roberto
- Brasserie Bahnhof Basel
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CHF 2
- Hotel Victoria
- Hotel Schweizerhof Basel
- GAIA Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- 800 places, covered
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-5 for Swiss domestic trains
- Hall 2: platform 6-10 for international trains
- Hall 3: shopping and services area
- Tram: Line 1, Line 2, Line 8, Line 10, Line 11
- Bus: Several lines available
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