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Train timetable info Cologne-Angoulême

Travel by train from Cologne to Angoulême. 8 trains run each day: choose between the first train departing Cologne at 5h 48m and the last at 12h 55m, allowing you to cover the 838.17 km distance in as little as 8h 12m.

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How much does a train ticket from Cologne to Angoulême cost?

We recommend booking your train ticket in advance to make the most of the best offers. Prices vary depending on the time and date of departure. Consider booking as early as possible to save money. Create an alert in the "Low Prices" section to be informed of the best deals in advance.

How long does a journey on a train from Cologne to Angoulême take?

You should allow an average of 8h 33m to travel by train from Cologne to Angoulême.

How long does the fastest train take to travel from Cologne to Angoulême?

The fastest train between Cologne and Angoulême completes the journey in 8h 12m.

How many trains run from Cologne to Angoulême each day?

Depending on your needs, you can choose one of the 8 trains that run on the Cologne to Angoulême route daily.

Are there direct trains or connecting trains between Cologne and Angoulême?

Between Cologne and Angoulême, the service may be a Connecting train(s).

What is the distance between Cologne and Angoulême by train?

The total distance between Cologne and Angoulême by train is approximately 838.17 km.

What time is the first train from Cologne to Angoulême?

The first Cologne to Angoulême train departs at 5h 48m.

What time is the last train from Cologne to Angoulême?

At the latest, you can depart at 12h 55m on the last train.

To leave Cologne, which station(s) can I depart from?

This page presents a list of trains departing from: KOLN HBF.

At Angoulême, which station(s) will I arrive at?

This page shows a list of trains with the arrival station of: ANGOULEME.

Which train companies operate trains from Cologne to Angoulême?

The Cologne – Angoulême route is served by: Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, Eurostar, OUIGO, TGV INOUI, TGV INOUI Brussels.

What services are offered on board?

With OUIGO, travel stress-free with your family, including young children. You can travel for free with a pushchair. Just remember to select the "pushchair" option when purchasing your OUIGO ticket.

With TGV INOUI, travel worry-free with your luggage. Storage space is provided to make settling on board easier. Oversized luggage? Don’t worry, take advantage of the home delivery option to have your luggage delivered directly to your home without any hassle.

If you travel frequently on Eurostar, consider joining the loyalty programme. Benefit from exclusive privileges and earn points redeemable for a wide range of rewards.

How to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Angoulême?

The price of a Cologne – Angoulême train ticket depends on several factors, such as the rail operator, the travel class, when you buy your ticket, the date and time of departure, and the stations you choose for departure and arrival. However, you can still save money on your train ticket from Cologne to Angoulême thanks to promotions or discounts: SNCF cards, national or regional subscriptions, and youth or senior fares. Find out how to buy a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Angoulême.

Price of a Cologne – Angoulême Train Ticket

On the SNCF Connect website and app, you can find various subscriptions, discount cards and special fares to get a cheap train ticket from Cologne to Angoulême: SNCF cards and subscriptions, (Cartes Avantage, Carte Liberté, weekly or monthly subscriptions, MAX subscriptions, TER subscription), Prem's tickets, Interrail Pass, and more.
Depending on the rail operator, you can choose a different class to travel from Cologne to Angoulême at the lowest fare.

Promotional Fare for Cologne – Angoulême

Looking for a promotion on your train ticket from Cologne to Angoulême? Keep an eye out all year round. The latest deals and flash sales are listed on our dedicated SNCF Connect Promotions page. Feel free to subscribe to our newsletter in your customer account to stay informed about upcoming offers and enjoy our low prices. If you have the app, remember to enable notifications, as well.

Last-minute Cologne – Angoulême Train

Booking your ticket in advance, for example, during the sales events, is a great way to pay less for your journey from Cologne to Angoulême. For last-minute train tickets from Cologne to Angoulême, run a search on our website to see the lowest prices available for the five to seven days following your intended departure date. Depending on the dates and the rail operator, you can also select the option to reserve your seats at the current fare, hold that price for a certain period, and pay for your tickets at that rate before the option expires.

Direct train from Cologne to Angoulême and alternative routes

Some services may be operated by direct trains as well as trains with connections. Likewise, different rail operators may provide all or part of a journey with different offers. To get a cheap ticket, we recommend checking the best prices shown after a search on SNCF Connect. A direct train does not necessarily guarantee the cheapest fare for Cologne - Angoulême. On certain journeys, we also offer alternative routes, or trips to or from nearby stations, allowing you to compare times and prices.

Companies serving Cologne - Angoulême

If you're travelling from Cologne to Angoulême, the following train companies offer direct lines or journeys with a changeover.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Cologne to Angoulême on board Deutsche Bahn (DB) trains and enjoy a reliable and comfortable journey. Deutsche Bahn is Germany’s national rail operator and offers an extensive rail network covering the entire country, allowing you to travel efficiently between cities. It operates high-speed, long-distance and regional trains, all of which can now be booked on the SNCF Connect website and app.

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Classes of rail companies serving Cologne - Angoulême

To travel from Cologne to Angoulême, the railway companies listed below offer different classes of comfort.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

Travel from Cologne to Angoulême by train with Deutsche Bahn. Depending on your journey and the train selected, travel in 1st or 2nd class on high-speed InterCity Express (ICE) trains, national InterCity (IC) and EuroCity (EC) services, or the regional network. The latter includes InterRegio-Express (IRE) for fast interregional connections, Regional-Express (RE) for direct routes between cities, and Regionalbahn (RB) for stopping services to all local stations. Your Deutsche Bahn ticket Cologne - Angoulême guarantees a comfortable journey across Germany and its neighbouring countries.

All on-board services provided by companies operating Cologne - Angoulême

Discover the on-board services provided by various carriers operating the Cologne to Angoulême route, either directly or through connections. Click on the carrier to view associated services.

Deutsche Bahn (DB)

  • Stay connected while you travel

    Stay connected throughout your journey with free, unlimited WiFi available on most ICE and IC trains. In 1st class, throughput is optimized for professional uses such as videoconferencing or VPN connections.

  • Enjoy the peace and quiet

    To work or relax in complete peace, opt for the quiet zones. These areas are designed to minimize noise pollution: phone calls, loud music and ringtones are not allowed.

  • Grab a bite or drink during your trip

    Enjoy a meal or snack in the dining cars or bistros available on long-distance trains. A varied menu features hot dishes, snacks and drinks.

  • Recharge your electronic devices

    Recharge your devices easily: outlets are available at every seat in 2nd class, and up to two outlets for every three seats in 1st class. Ideal for staying productive or entertained throughout the journey.

  • Carry your luggage with ease

    Each passenger can take one item of hand luggage and one additional item of luggage free of charge. Large items of luggage can be stowed in the racks at the entrance or between the seats, medium-sized items above, and small items under your seat. Recommended dimensions are 70 × 50 × 30 cm. Well stowed folding strollers, mobility aids, scooters and folding bicycles are also permitted. Luggage must not inconvenience other passengers or block exits.

  • Take your bicycle everywhere

    Conventional bicycles are accepted on ICE, IC and EC trains with a bicycle ticket and mandatory booking. Folding bicycles and children's bicycles can be carried free of charge as hand luggage. Tandems and tricycles are allowed on certain trains with a booking at an agency. In the regions, a bicycle ticket is required but without a seat booking.

  • Travel with your pet

    Small animals travel free of charge in a closed container placed under your seat or in the luggage racks. Large dogs must have a ticket (50% of the adult fare), be muzzled and kept on a leash. Guide and assistance dogs travel free of charge, without a ticket or muzzle.

  • Enjoy seat service in 1st class

    In 1st class, relax: your meal is served directly to your seat. Enjoy attentive service and a gourmet selection without having to go anywhere.

  • Access Deutsche Bahn lounges

    Passengers with a flexible 1st class ticket enjoy access to DB Lounges at several major stations. These lounges offer a quiet space with drinks, WiFi and digital press to wait comfortably before departure.

Train timetables Cologne-Angoulême Saturday 11 July 2026
Departure Arrival Duration Carrier
5h 48m 14h 00m 8h 12m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 511
  • Siegburg/Bonn
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 14 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9594
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Lorraine Tgv
  • Meuse Tgv
  • Champagne-Ardenne Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Poitiers
  • Angouleme
7h 09m 15h 27m 8h 18m Eurostar, OUIGO
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Eurostar 9426
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Paris Nord
  • 1h35
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7653
  • Angouleme
7h 53m 16h 32m 8h 39m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 513
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 15 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9556
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Paris Est
  • 1h19
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8485
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Poitiers
  • Angouleme
9h 34m 18h 07m 8h 33m Eurostar, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Eurostar 9438
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • Paris Nord
  • 1h55
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8447
  • Poitiers
  • Angouleme
9h 54m 18h 07m 8h 13m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 515
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 15 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9590
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 1h09
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8447
  • Poitiers
  • Angouleme
11h 54m 20h 30m 8h 36m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 517
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • 17 min
  • Mannheim Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9552
  • Kaiserslautern Hbf
  • Saarbrucken Hbf
  • Forbach
  • Paris Est
  • 1h31
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    TGV INOUI 8491
  • Poitiers
  • Angouleme
12h 35m 21h 22m 8h 47m Deutsche Bahn (DB), TGV INOUI Brussels, TGV INOUI
Booking
  • Koln Hbf
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 314
  • Aachen Hbf
  • Liege-Guillemins
  • Bruxelles-Nord / Brussel-Noord
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
  • 42 min
  • Bruxelles-Midi / Brussel-Zuid
    TGV INOUI Brussels 9835 - TGV INOUI Brussels 9836
  • Lille Europe
  • Aeroport Charles De Gaulle 2 Tgv
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
  • 24 min
  • Marne-La-Vallee - Chessy
    TGV INOUI 5240
  • Massy Tgv
  • Saint-Pierre-Des-Corps
  • Poitiers
  • Angouleme
12h 55m 22h 01m 9h 06m Deutsche Bahn (DB), DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation, OUIGO
Booking
  • Koeln Messe/Deutz Gl.11-12
    Deutsche Bahn (DB) 107
  • Frankfurt Am Main Flughafen Fernbahnhof
  • Mannheim Hbf
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
  • 33 min
  • Karlsruhe Hbf
    DB SNCF Voyageurs in cooperation 9572
  • Strasbourg
  • Paris Est
  • 1h35
  • Paris - Montparnasse - Hall 1 & 2
    OUIGO 7659
  • Poitiers
  • Angouleme