Train from Avignon Centre to Geneva

🇫🇷 Avignon Centre → 🇨🇭 Geneva

Straight-line Distance

273 km

NNE (22.2°)

Rail Distance

~355 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 26m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

63.3 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 6.0 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 69.4 kg

Taking the train saves 63.3 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Avignon Centre
🇨🇭

Destination

Geneva

Journey Tips

Avignon Centre station is served by TER to Lyon, where you change for TGV Lyria or TER to Geneva. Alternatively, TGV Lyria stops at Avignon TGV for a faster but pricier option.

Scenic Highlight

The Rhône valley between Avignon and Valence, framed by lavender-covered garrigue to the east and the Ardèche plateau to the west, is quintessential Provençal countryside.

Booking Tip

Book SNCF TER Avignon–Lyon and TGV Lyria Lyon–Geneva separately for flexibility, or search SNCF's site for through-fares. Avignon TGV (not Centre) has faster direct Geneva connections.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Geneva

🇨🇭 Aigle 64 km 🇨🇭 Basel SBB 185 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 129 km 🇫🇷 Bourg-en-Bresse 72 km 🇨🇭 Lausanne 50 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 Geneva takes approximately 1h 26m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~355 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Avignon Centre to Geneva is approximately 355 km (273 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 Geneva emits approximately 6.0 kg of CO2, compared to 69.4 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 63.3 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Avignon Centre to Geneva 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 Geneva.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27