Train from Avignon Centre to Basel SBB

🇫🇷 Avignon Centre → 🇨🇭 Basel SBB

Straight-line Distance

455 km

NNE (27.3°)

Rail Distance

~592 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~2h 17m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

105.6 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 10.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 115.7 kg

Taking the train saves 105.6 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Avignon Centre
🇨🇭

Destination

Basel SBB

Journey Tips

Take TGV from Avignon TGV (not Centre) or an intercity from Avignon Centre to Lyon or Paris, then continue north to Basel with SNCF or TGV Lyria.

Scenic Highlight

The SNCF run north through the Rhône Valley from Avignon through the Ardèche and Burgundy landscapes offers a sweep through the heart of French agricultural and wine country.

Booking Tip

Note that Avignon has two stations: Avignon Centre (old town) and Avignon TGV (4 km south). Most fast TGV services use Avignon TGV; book carefully at sncf-connect.com.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Basel SBB

🇨🇭 Aigle 145 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 67 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 136 km 🇨🇭 Martigny 165 km 🇮🇹 Milan 260 km

Also from Avignon Centre

🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 392 km 🇨🇭 Zürich HB 480 km 🇨🇭 Sion 324 km 🇨🇭 Sierre/Siders 338 km 🇮🇹 Milan 388 km

Frequently Asked Questions

The estimated train journey from Avignon Centre to Basel SBB takes approximately 2h 17m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~592 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Avignon Centre to Basel SBB is approximately 592 km (455 km straight-line). Rail routes are longer than straight-line distances because tracks follow terrain and connect intermediate cities.
Travelling by train from Avignon Centre to Basel SBB emits approximately 10.1 kg of CO2, compared to 115.7 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 105.6 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Avignon Centre to Basel SBB typically requires at least one transfer. Check operator timetables for the most direct connection available.
Check regional and national rail operator websites for services between Avignon Centre and Basel SBB.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27