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

The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Cologne is to bus and train which costs €65 - €190 and takes 15h 49m.

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 21m and costs €95 - €430.

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 21m.

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 21m and costs €85 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m 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 21m and costs €85 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 33m.

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, train, car, 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 21m
€86–350
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Avignon - Le Pontet - Le Lac Stop to Frankfurt - Main Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain Ice / ...
15h 49m
€66–185
Drive 920 km
1. Drive from Avignon to Colognecar 920 km
9h 15m
€140–203
Train to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon-Saint Exupery Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LYS - DUS
5h 21m
€96–428
Train
1. Take the train from Avignon TGV to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Köln Hbftrain 49 / ...
10h 41m
€169–234
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
6h 1m
€129–344
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-Nord to Koeln Hbftrain
7h 34m
€114–314
Train to Marseille Provence Airport, fly to Brussels South Charleroi Airport, bus, train
1. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgvtrain
2. Fly from Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) to Brussels South Charleroi Airport (CRL)plane MRS - CRL
3. Take the bus from Charleroi Airport to Liège Rue du Plan Inclinedbus
4. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln Hbftrain
8h 13m
€88–308

Avignon to Cologne by train

37Weekly Trains

7h 21mAverage Duration

€86Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,185.9 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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 21m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from AVIGNON, Parking Autocars Saint-Benezet, Boulevard du Rhône to Köln via Frankfurt, Hauptbahnhof FOB in around 16h 33m.

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