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

The cheapest way to get from Avion to Cologne is to bus which costs €35 - €90 and takes 9h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Avion to Cologne is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs €50 - €80.

Is there a direct train between Avion and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Avion to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Lens and arriving at Köln Hbf via Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe and Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

How far is it from Avion to Cologne?

The distance between Avion and Cologne is 364 km. The road distance is 340.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Avion to Cologne without a car is to train via Lille which takes 4h 35m and costs €50 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Avion to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Avion to Cologne train from?

Avion to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lens station.

Train or bus from Avion to Cologne?

The best way to get from Avion to Cologne is to train via Lille which takes 4h 35m and costs €50 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €90 and takes 9h 10m.

Where does the Avion to Cologne train arrive?

Avion to Cologne train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Lille Flandres station.

Can I drive from Avion to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Avion to Cologne is 340 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Avion to Cologne.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Avion to Cologne - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Avion to Cologne by train (TGV, Eurostar), bus, car, or train (Eurostar)

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 Lille
best
1. Take the train from Lens to Lille FlandresTer
2. Take the train from Lille Europe to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
4h 35m
€52–178
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGNN280 / ...
9h 10m
€38–87
Drive 340.1 km
1. Drive from Avion to Cologne340.1 km
3h 14m
€53–76
Train
1. Take the train from Arras to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiTgv
2. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbf79
5h 20m
€57–171
Train via Liège
1. Take the train from Lille Flandres to NamurIc
2. Take the train from Namur to Liège-GuilleminsL / ...
3. Take the train from Liege-Guillemins to Koeln HbfIce / ...
6h 43m
€60–142

Avion to Cologne by train and subway

99Weekly Services

4h 35mAverage Duration

€52Cheapest Price

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Distance: 364.2 km
Duration: 4h 35m

What companies run services between Avion, Hauts-de-France, France and Cologne, Germany?

You can take a train from Lens to Köln Hbf via Lille Flandres, Gare Lille Flandres, Lille Europe, Lille Europe, Brussels-Midi, and Bruxelles Midi in around 4h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lille to Cologne Airport CGN every 2 hours. Tickets cost €29–45 and the journey takes 6h. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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