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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Cologne to Avignon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of £66 For those with little time, consider booking a train, which has an average total journey time of 7h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £66, while a coach costs an average of £82.
Distance: 793 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Driving |
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£66 Average Price Cheapest | £82 Average Price | £186 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 4m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 37m Average total duration 16h 7m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Cologne to Avignon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Avignon:
A train is £16 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cologne to Avignon costing on average £82.
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Coach takes on average 16h 37m.
The journey is about 3h 36m faster (6h 34m by train vs 10h 10m by car) and roughly £120 cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls (£66 vs £186). 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.
How to get to Avignon from Cologne by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Cologne to Avignon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Avignon are Nîmes, Arles, Marseille, Aix-en-Provence and Montpellier. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Avignon on Omio.
Nîmes is known for remarkably well-preserved Roman monuments, especially the Arena and Maison Carrée. Broad boulevards, shaded squares and a southern French rhythm give the city an easy, historic character.
Arles is known for its Roman monuments and its close association with Van Gogh. The compact Provençal centre feels historic yet lived-in, with art, café life and the Camargue close at hand.
Marseille is France's oldest city, known for its busy Mediterranean port and multicultural energy. The Vieux-Port, Le Panier and the sea give it a rugged, sunlit character.
Aix-en-Provence is known for its elegant old town, fountains and ties to Cézanne. Its leafy streets, markets and café life give the city a refined but relaxed Provençal character.
Montpellier is a youthful city in southern France, known for its students, elegant old centre and sunny Mediterranean character. Medieval lanes, lively squares and modern architecture give it an energetic but relaxed feel.
Travel to Avignon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Cologne to Avignon.
This is compared to other travel options from Cologne to Avignon:
A train is £16 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Cologne to Avignon costing on average £82.
Other travel options to Avignon take longer:
Coach takes on average 16h 37m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Cologne and Avignon as scheduled services by train and coach can vary by season or day of the week.
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