1st Class
- Free Wi-Fi
- Power plugs
- Extra legroom
- Quiet zone
Cheapest price on 17 Sept
£288
Average ticket price on 17 Sept
£288
Fastest journey on 17 Sept
10 h 27 m
Average journey duration on 17 Sept
10 h 27 m
Trains on 17 Sept
1
Distance
842 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV will cost around £288 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £288.
To travel from Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV you need to make at least 2 changes.


Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 6m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £702.
Distance: 842 km
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£121 Average Price | £702 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £145 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 19h 49m Average total duration 19h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV:
A coach is £48 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV costing on average £121.
A coach is £629 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV costing on average £702.
Other travel options to Aix-en-Provence TGV take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 56m.
Coach takes on average 19h 19m.
The journey is about 3h 52m faster (6h 56m by train vs 10h 48m by car) and roughly £24 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£121 vs £145). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV trains for tomorrow, Thursday 17 September. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 8:04 Cologne Hbf | 10h27 | 18:31 Aix-en-Provence TGV | 2 changes | |
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Trains from Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 56m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £34 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 10:54, the last at 10:54. The fastest train covers the 842 km distance in 6h 26m.
Distance 842 km |
Average train duration 6h 56m |
Cheapest ticket price £34 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 6h 26m |
First train 10:54 |
Last train 10:54 |
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Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Aix-en-Provence TGV, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Cologne Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV trains use the Köln Hbf to Aix-en-Provence TGV station pair. Use this guide to compare Cologne Hbf and Aix-en-Provence TGV train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Köln Hbf is 1 km from Cologne city centre. Public transport options include:
Köln Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: asiagourmet, Coffee Fellows, dean&david, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Pizza Hut, Nordsee, Starbucks, Schweinske, & more
Free Wi-Fi for 30 minutes only. ATMs are available at Köln Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Köln Hbf. Information desks are one near the departure/arrival board and another near the escalators close to Platforms 4 and 5.
Luggage storage is there are luggage lockers in the station. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Köln Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Köln Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Köln Hbf: Wheelchair accessible & mobility assistance staff. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include Wyndham Koeln, Hilton Cologne, Excelsior Hotel Ernst.
Aix-en-Provence TGV is 13 km from Aix-en-Provence city centre. Public transport options include:
Aix-en-Provence TGV has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Car Rental and Information Desk.
Food options include: PAUL, Selecta
Free unlimited Wi-Fi available in Hall A and its 2 mezzanines and in Hall B. ATMs are located on forecourt A on the exterior facade of the station.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 11:00 - 18:00. Information desks are information services are available at the SNCF ticket office, located in Hall A.
Available at Aix-en-Provence TGV: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Aix-en-Provence TGV: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Aix-en-Provence TGV: Magnetic induction loop, wheelchair service, wheelchair access, elevators, barrier-free toilets. Assistance offered by Accès Plus at station.
Nearby hotels include Kyriad Résidence Cabriès, ibis Budget Marseille Vitrolles, Best Western Hotel de l'Arbois.