How to travel from Avignon to Cologne

There are 3 options to travel between Avignon and Cologne including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Avignon to Cologne is a bus with an average price of €73.

This is compared to other travel options from Avignon to Cologne:

A bus is €79 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Avignon to Cologne costing on average €152.

A bus is €221 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Avignon to Cologne costing on average €293.

The fastest way to travel from Avignon to Cologne is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 25m.

Other travel options to Cologne take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 4m.

Bus takes on average 13h 40m.

The distance from Avignon to Cologne is approximately 492 miles (793 km).

The average frequency per day from Avignon to Cologne is:

• Around 10 buses per day.
• Around 6 flights per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Avignon and Cologne as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Avignon to Cologne:

• Flights mostly depart from Marseille Provence Airport and arrive in Cologne Bonn Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Avignon TGV and arrive in Cologne Hbf.
• Buses mostly depart from Le Pontet, Avignon Gare de Bus (Ave. Charles de Gaulle) and arrive in Köln, Kennedystraße (Köln Bonn Flughafen).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Avignon to Cologne, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with TGV, Eurostar, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Cologne by train.
• Travel with Austrian Airlines to go to Cologne by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar to go to Cologne by bus.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Avignon to Cologne:

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Avignon to Cologne often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Brussels, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Cologne and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Cologne to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Cologne, you can explore the Cologne Chocolate Museum to learn about chocolate history and production, enjoy a scenic Rhine River Cruise, and visit the Botanical Gardens Flora for stunning floral displays. Discover trendy boutiques and vibrant street art in the Belgian Quarter, or attend a concert at the renowned Cologne Philharmonic Hall. Don't miss the iconic Cologne Cathedral, the modern art collection at Museum Ludwig, and the love lock-adorned Hohenzollern Bridge. Wander through the charming Old Town (Altstadt) and visit the diverse Cologne Zoo.

Three days are generally recommended to explore Cologne's main attractions, including the Cologne Cathedral, Old Town, and museums.