The average train between Exeter and Cologne takes 8h 36m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter 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 Exeter and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Cologne at 2:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Cologne? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Cologne station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 36m.
Exeter to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Koeln Hbf station.
Book your Exeter to Cologne train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Cologne is 735.6 km. The road distance is 873 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 7m.