The average train between Cologne and Avignon takes 9h 19m and the fastest train takes 7h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Avignon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 3 times a day between Cologne and Avignon. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 4:43 PM which arrives into Avignon at 12:17 AM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 9h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Avignon. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Avignon station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 19m.
Cologne to Avignon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Avignon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Avignon Tgv station.
Book your Cologne to Avignon train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Cologne and Avignon is 793.1 km. The road distance is 1,186 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Avignon Tgv via Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 7h 6m.