How to travel from Cologne to Avignon

There are 2 options to travel between Cologne and Avignon including taking a train and bus.

The cheapest way to travel from Cologne to Avignon is a bus with an average price of €70.

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

A bus is €104 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne to Avignon costing on average €174.

The fastest way to travel from Cologne to Avignon is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 45m.

Other travel options to Avignon take longer:

Train takes on average 7h 48m.

Bus takes on average 16h 0m.

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

The average frequency per day from Cologne to Avignon is:

• Around 9 buses per day.
• Around 7 flights per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

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

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

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

• Travel with TGV, Eurostar, SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Avignon by train.
• Travel with Lufthansa to go to Avignon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Avignon by bus.

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

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

In Avignon, you can explore the historic streets on a guided walking tour, visit the Palais des Papes, and admire the views from Pont Saint-Bénézet. Discover local produce at Les Halles d'Avignon, enjoy a scenic boat cruise on the Rhône River, and experience the Avignon Festival's arts performances. Don't miss the Avignon Cathedral, Rocher des Doms park, and the art collection at Musée du Petit Palais. Additionally, take wine tasting tours in the nearby vineyards of the Rhône Valley.

To fully experience Avignon, including its historic sites like the Palais des Papes, Pont d'Avignon, and the charming old town, plan to spend about 2 to 3 days.