Train from Avignon Centre to Lausanne

🇫🇷 Avignon Centre → 🇨🇭 Lausanne

Straight-line Distance

320 km

NNE (25.9°)

Rail Distance

~416 km

Estimated by rail

Travel Time

~1h 39m

High_Speed

CO2 Saved vs Flight

91.3%

74.2 kg less CO2

Environmental Comparison

Train

High_Speed

CO2 Emissions 7.1 kg

Flight

Economy class

CO2 Emissions 81.3 kg

Taking the train saves 74.2 kg CO2 (91.3% less emissions)

Route Information

Requires Transfer

Stations on This Route

🇫🇷

Origin

Avignon Centre
🇨🇭

Destination

Lausanne

Journey Tips

Avignon Centre to Lausanne takes roughly 3.5–4 hours on TGV Lyria services via Lyon, offering a fast and comfortable cross-border journey. The Avignon Centre station is conveniently located within the historic city walls.

Scenic Highlight

After crossing Provence, the train climbs through the Rhône corridor and the Jura, arriving in Lausanne with panoramic views of Lake Geneva and the Savoy Alps ahead.

Booking Tip

Book on TGV Lyria's website or SNCF Connect. Advance fares are significantly cheaper than walk-up prices, and seat reservation is compulsory on all TGV services.

Continue Your Journey

Continue from Lausanne

🇨🇭 Aigle 34 km 🇨🇭 Bern Hbf 78 km 🇮🇹 Milan 230 km 🇨🇭 Neuchâtel 58 km 🇨🇭 Sion 65 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 Lausanne takes approximately 1h 39m. This estimate is based on a rail distance of ~416 km using a high_speed service.
The estimated rail distance from Avignon Centre to Lausanne is approximately 416 km (320 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 Lausanne emits approximately 7.1 kg of CO2, compared to 81.3 kg by flight. Taking the train saves 74.2 kg of CO2 — a 91.3% reduction in emissions.
The route from Avignon Centre to Lausanne 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 Lausanne.

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Data last updated: 2026-02-27