What is the cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cologne?

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cologne is to bus which costs €65 - €130 and takes 20h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cologne?

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs €160 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Exeter St Davids, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 42m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Cologne?

The distance between Barnstaple and Cologne is 935 km.

How do I travel from Barnstaple to Cologne without a car?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs €170 - €600.

How long does it take to get from Barnstaple to Cologne?

It takes approximately 9h 42m to get from Barnstaple to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Cologne train from?

Barnstaple to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Barnstaple station.

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Cologne?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 42m and costs €170 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 20h 40m.

What is the time difference between Barnstaple and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Barnstaple. It is currently 2:03 PM in Barnstaple and 3:03 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Barnstaple to Cologne train arrive?

Barnstaple to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

How do I get a train ticket from Barnstaple to Cologne?

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Barnstaple to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 10 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
9h 42m
€177–566
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals502
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN870 / ...
20h 40m
€69–129
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Station502
2. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
16h 40m
€80–197
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
9h 9m
Train to Exeter, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)EXT - DUS
8h 48m
€168–632
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
3. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstation
4. Take the train from Bruxelles-Nord to Köln HbfNj
18h 25m
€91–225
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
10h 18m
€169–242
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
7h 50m
€166–444
Train, train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
3. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
8h 34m
€161–431
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davids
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkway
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Central
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)CWL - DUS
11h 59m
€147–476

Barnstaple to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

9h 42mAverage Duration

€177Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935.2 km
Duration: 9h 42m

What companies run services between Barnstaple, England and Cologne, Germany?

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 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 20h 40m.

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