The average train between Barnstaple and Cologne takes 12h 4m and the fastest train takes 9h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Barnstaple to Cologne. 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 every 4 hours between Barnstaple and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Barnstaple is at 10:41 PM which arrives into Cologne at 1:22 PM. All services require a transfer at Exeter St Davids and take an average of 12h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple station and arriving at Cologne station via Exeter St Davids. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 4m.
Barnstaple to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.
Barnstaple to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Barnstaple to Cologne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Barnstaple and Cologne is 769.7 km. The road distance is 935 km.
You can take a train from Barnstaple to Koeln Hbf via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 43m.