What is the cheapest way to get from Avignon to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Cologne is to bus via Lyon which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Avignon to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Avignon to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 5h 38m and costs €85 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Avignon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Avignon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône and arriving at Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 33m.

Is there a direct train between Avignon and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 19m.

How far is it from Avignon to Cologne?

The distance between Avignon and Cologne is 1186 km. The road distance is 920 km.

How do I travel from Avignon to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Avignon to Cologne without a car is to train via Paris which takes 7h 19m and costs €250 - €500.

How long does it take to get from Avignon to Cologne?

It takes approximately 7h 19m to get from Avignon to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Cologne bus from?

Avignon to Cologne bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône station.

Where do I catch the Avignon to Cologne train from?

Avignon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Avignon Tgv station.

Train or bus from Avignon to Cologne?

The best way to get from Avignon to Cologne is to train via Paris which takes 7h 19m and costs €250 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus via Lyon, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 14h 23m.

Where does the Avignon to Cologne bus arrive?

Avignon to Cologne bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. station.

Where does the Avignon to Cologne train arrive?

Avignon to Cologne train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Avignon to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Cologne is 920 km. It takes approximately 9h 15m to drive from Avignon to Cologne.

How do I get a train ticket from Avignon to Cologne?

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Avignon to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Avignon to Cologne by train (TGV, Trenitalia, Eurostar), bus, car, train, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Nord to Köln Hbftrain Tha
7h 19m
€254–501
Bus via Lyon
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
2. Take the bus from Lyon to Bonn UN Campusbus FlixBus N710
14h 23m
€70–121
Drive 920 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Colognecar 920 km
9h 15m
€143–206
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane MRS - DUS
5h 38m
€87–254
Train
1. Take the train from Avignon TGV to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
10h 41m
€227–542
Bus
1. Take the bus from AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB to Kölnbus Ivano-Frankivsk
16h 33m
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane MRS - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Messe/Deutz Bftrain
5h 54m
€132–365
Train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Antibestrain
2. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane NCE - CGN
7h 26m
€128–363
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels Airport, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels Airport (BRU)plane MRS - BRU
3. Take the train from Brussels Airport-Zaventem to Köln Hbftrain
7h 32m
€112–305

Avignon to Cologne by train

37Weekly Trains

7h 19mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,185.8 km
Duration: 7h 19m

What companies run services between Avignon, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Avignon Tgv to Köln Hbf via Paris Gare de Lyon and Paris Nord in around 7h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Avignon to Köln Poststr. via Lyon, Bonn UN Campus, and Bonn Gronau Heussallee/Museumsmeile in around 14h 23m.

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