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Train timetable info Zurich-Avignon

Travel by train from Zurich to Avignon. 3 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Zurich at 6h 58m and the last at 11h 32m, allowing you to cover the 506.44 km distance in as little as 7h 50m.

Cheap train tickets Zurich Avignon

How much does a train ticket from Zurich to Avignon cost?

Travel smart: by booking your train ticket in advance, you can benefit from the best fares. Get a great deal by choosing the date and time of departure that offer the most advantageous fares. In the "Low Prices" section, you can create an alert to stay informed about our best deals.

How long does a journey on a train from Zurich to Avignon take?

You should allow an average of 8h 27m to travel by train from Zurich to Avignon.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Zurich to Avignon?

When taking the fastest train, you can travel from Zurich to Avignon in 7h 50m.

How many trains run from Zurich to Avignon each day?

Every day, you can choose from the 3 trains that run on the Zurich – Avignon journey.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Zurich and Avignon?

There is at least one Connecting train(s) available between Zurich and Avignon.

What is the distance between Zurich and Avignon by train?

The rail connection between Zurich and Avignon is approximately 506.44 km.

What time is the first train from Zurich to Avignon?

If you’re an early riser, you can take the first Zurich to Avignon train at 6h 58m.

What time is the last train from Zurich to Avignon?

The last train leaves Zurich at 11h 32m.

To leave Zurich, which station(s) can I depart from?

On this page, you will find trains departing from: ZURICH HB.

At Avignon, which station(s) will I arrive at?

The trains listed on this page arrive at: AVIGNON CENTRE.

Which train companies operate trains from Zurich to Avignon?

For your journey from Zurich to Avignon, you can travel with TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, TER, SBB.

What services are offered on board?

If you travel on TGV INOUI, you no longer need to queue in the bar carriage. Order exactly what you want online, and then collect it at the bar, without waiting around, so you can enjoy your book or watch something in peace.

Thanks to TGV Lyria, small pets can travel in a container with a maximum size of 45 cm x 30 cm x 25 cm, with a ticket at a fixed price of 10 euros. Alternatively, you can travel with your dog on a lead and muzzled for 20 euros. Assistance dogs for disabled or blind passengers can travel free on international journeys.

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Planning a train trip from Zurich to Avignon?

Check timetables, compare prices and book directly your train ticket from Zurich to Avignon on SNCF Connect. An easy and simple way to get your train ticket.

How to find a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Avignon?

There is several methods to save and get a cheaper train ticket:

  • Book in advance on SNCF Connect website; You can easily set up an alert 3 to 6 months before your departure to get the best price.
  • Take a look at our Deals page which offers a selection of the best on-going promotions, low prices and good deals! Who knows? You might find a good deal to travel from Zurich to Avignon.
  • Be flexible on your travel dates and adapt to off-peak times to find a cheaper train ticket. Indeed, note that train tickets during rush hour are the most expensive as well as those issued during school holidays.
  • Get a discount card to benefit from low prices on selected trains from Zurich to Avignon

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Avignon?

The price of a Zurich – Avignon train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Zurich to Avignon thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Avignon.

Price of a Zurich – Avignon Train Ticket

For a cheap train ticket from Zurich to Avignon, we recommend exploring the many options available on SNCF Connect: SNCF cards and subscriptions (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions), Prem's tickets, (TGV INOUI, INTERCITÉS), & Interrail Pass.
Some discounts only apply when you book a return journey from Zurich to Avignon with your discount card or subscription.
Depending on the rail operator, you can also choose between different travel classes to go from Zurich to Avignon at the best price.

Promotional Fare for Zurich – Avignon

Throughout the year, you can find occasional promotions and flash sales on train tickets on the SNCF Connect website and app. The latest deals on SNCF Connect are listed on our Promotions page. Be sure to check this page regularly to stay informed about the latest offers and take advantage of them. In the SNCF Connect app, notifications also keep you up to date as soon as new deals are available.

Last-minute Zurich – Avignon Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Zurich to Avignon. For last-minute train tickets from Zurich to Avignon, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Zurich to Avignon and alternative routes

On some journeys, direct services exist as well as services with connections. When booking your ticket to Avignon on SNCF Connect, the label "Direct" or "Connection" is displayed under the timetable for each service. This is also where you can compare the prices of trains, whether they are direct or not. For certain journeys, we display alternative routes and departures/arrivals from nearby stations, making it easier to compare prices and schedules.

Companies serving Zurich - Avignon

If you're travelling from Zurich to Avignon, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

TGV Lyria

Travel from Zurich to Avignon with TGV Lyria! A hassle-free trip from one town center to another. Settle down in one of the 3 classes of comfort available and enjoy a comfy trip and numerous onboard services including free Wi-Fi! Book 6 months in advance to get the best deals!

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Classes of rail companies serving Zurich - Avignon

To travel from Zurich to Avignon, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

TGV Lyria

TGV Lyria operates the journey between Zurich and Avignon. You can choose from one of the three classes:

STANDARD 

  • A comfy reclining seat with a shared power socket
  • No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
  • Free Wi-Fi connection with access to press and entertainment content via the TGV Lyria Portal
  • Access to the buffet car       
  • Order food and refreshments online and collect them from the buffet car
  • There are 3 options if you need to change your ticket or want a refund.

PREMIERE

  • Choice of seat
  • Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
  • A comfy, spacious 1st class seat, with individual power socket
  • No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
  • Free Wi-Fi connection with access to press and entertainment content via the TGV Lyria Portal
  • Access to the buffet car
  • Order food and refreshments online and have them delivered to your seat
  • Total or partial flexibility regarding ticket use

PREMIERE SIGNATURE

  • Choice of seat
  • Access to the SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge at Paris Gare de Lyon
  • Fast-track boarding at Paris Gare de Lyon
  • A comfy, spacious 1st class seat, with individual power socket
  • A dedicated, quiet carriage with just 38 seats
  • No luggage restrictions (weight or quantity), provided you can carry it yourself
  • Free Wi-Fi connection with exclusive access to a wide range of press and entertainment via the TGV Lyria Portal
  • A personalised welcome, with a complementary drink and a refreshing scented oshibori towel
  • Dedicated on-board staff throughout the journey
  • A hot meal created by our Michelin-starred chefs, plated and served at your seat
  • Complimentary drinks
  • Flexible access to the day's trains
  • Total flexibility regarding ticket use

All on-board services provided by companies operating Zurich - Avignon

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Zurich to Avignon route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

TGV Lyria

  • Your train, more flexible

    With 17 daily return trips between France and Switzerland, you can leave and arrive directly in the heart of cities, at your own pace. TGV Lyria is practical and smooth, for a worry-free journey without compromises.

    Our destinations
  • Your train, more responsible

    By travelling with TGV Lyria, you can reduce your carbon footprint by up to 40 times less CO2 than a plane journey.

    Find out more
  • Your train, more fun

    Enjoy free access to Wi-Fi and our entertainment portal: films, press, games and much more. More than 150 content options available to make your journey even more enjoyable and exciting.

    Discover all our services
  • Your train, for gourmets.

    A creative, local, and seasonal food selection to delight you at any time at the Bar or served right to your seat.

  • Travel at high-speed

    Only 3-4 hours between Paris and 5 top cities in Switzerland.

  • A comfortable journey

    A new fleet of double-decker trains with all the comforts

  • Arrive in the city center

    Don't waste any time, arrive directly in the heart of the city.

  • Best rates

    Doubt no longer and leave from €29 to discover Switserland!

  • On board catering

    "La Table", refined and inventive menus in PREMIERE SIGNATURE. "The Deli", new catering concept in the bar coach.

  • Many destinations

    Explore Switserland and choose your destination between Geneva, Lausanne, Zurich, Basel, …

  • Prepare your journey

    Book your tickets up to 6 months in advance

  • Travel with your pet

    Dogs accompanying disabled or blind persons can travel free of charge. Small animals carried in a closed bag or basket can travel on TGV Lyria trains for €7 and muzzled dogs on a lead for €20.

  • Access SNCF Grand Voyageur lounge in Paris Gare de Lyon railway station

    Access reserved for PREMIERE SIGNATURE and PREMIERE customers, holders of the SNCF Carte Liberté and the Grand Voyageur Plus/Le Club card.

  • Family and nursery space

    Book a space of 4 places face to face and isolated by a glass partition. You will find a nursery nearby with changing table and bottle warmer.

  • Disabled acces

    In coach 1 or 11, a Première seat is specially reserved for people in wheelchairs.

  • Transport your bike

    You can take your bike for free and without reservation in the luggage space on the TGV Lyria train.

  • Leave in group

    Among friends, with other people ... Enjoy the Hi Five offer to discover Switzerland at reduced prices!

Train timetables Zurich-Avignon Tuesday 7 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
6h 58m 14h 48m 7h 50m TGV Lyria, TGV INOUI, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    TGV Lyria 9206
  • Basel Sbb
  • Mulhouse
  • 1h05
  • Mulhouse
    TGV INOUI 12179 - TGV INOUI 9877
  • Belfort - Montbeliard Tgv
  • Besancon Franche-Comte Tgv
  • Dijon
  • Macon
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Avignon Tgv
  • 15 min
  • Avignon Tgv
    TER 79649
  • Avignon Centre
9h 32m 18h 47m 9h 15m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 712
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 51 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96566
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Seyssel - Corbonod
  • Culoz
  • Amberieu-En-Bugey
  • Lyon Part Dieu
  • 58 min
  • Lyon Part Dieu
    TER 86187
  • Vienne
  • Saint-Clair - Les Roches
  • Le Peage-De-Roussillon
  • Saint-Rambert-D'albon
  • Saint-Vallier Sur Rhone
  • Tain-L'hermitage - Tournon
  • Valence Ville
  • Livron
  • Loriol
  • Montelimar
  • Donzere
  • Pierrelatte
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Orange
  • Avignon Centre
11h 32m 19h 48m 8h 16m SBB, TER
Booking
  • Zurich Hb
    SBB 716
  • Bern
  • Fribourg/Freiburg
  • Lausanne
  • Renens Vd
  • Morges
  • Nyon
  • Geneve Cornavin
  • 19 min
  • Geneve Cornavin
    TER 96642
  • Bellegarde-Sur-Valserine Gare
  • Aix-Les-Bains - Le Revard
  • Chambery - Challes-Les-Eaux
  • Grenoble Universites - Gieres
  • Grenoble
  • Saint-Marcellin
  • Romans - Bourg-De-Peage
  • Valence Tgv Rhone-Alpes Sud
  • Valence Ville
  • 23 min
  • Valence Ville
    TER 17705
  • Montelimar
  • Pierrelatte
  • Bollene La Croisiere
  • Orange
  • Avignon Centre