What is the cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Exeter?

The cheapest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Exeter is to bus which costs £50 - £110 and takes 21h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Exeter?

The fastest way to get from Cologne Central Station to Exeter is to fly and train which takes 6h 37m and costs £130 - £390.

Is there a direct train between Cologne Central Station and Exeter?

No, there is no direct train from Cologne Central Station to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Köln Hbf and arriving at Exeter St Davids via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, King's Cross St. Pancras station and London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 50m.

How far is it from Cologne Central Station to Exeter?

The distance between Cologne Central Station and Exeter is 545 miles.

How do I travel from Cologne Central Station to Exeter without a car?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Exeter without a car is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £160 - £500.

How long does it take to get from Cologne Central Station to Exeter?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Cologne Central Station to Exeter, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne Central Station to Exeter train from?

Cologne Central Station to Exeter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Cologne Central Station to Exeter?

The best way to get from Cologne Central Station to Exeter is to train which takes 7h 50m and costs £160 - £500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £50 - £110 and takes 21h 8m, you could also fly, which costs £195 - £205 and takes 9h 55m.

What is the time difference between Cologne Central Station and Exeter?

Exeter is 3h behind Cologne Central Station. It is currently 5:38 PM in Cologne Central Station and 2:38 PM in Exeter.

Where does the Cologne Central Station to Exeter train arrive?

Cologne Central Station to Exeter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Bruxelles Midi station.

How do I get a train ticket from Cologne Central Station to Exeter?

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Cologne Central Station to Exeter - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Cologne Central Station to Exeter by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, 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 Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi79
2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras IntlEil
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
7h 50m
£165–496
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cologne Airport CGN to London VictoriaN280 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde StreetUk049 / ...
21h 8m
£50–109
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Cologne Central Station to Calais-Fréthun
2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestone
3. Drive from Folkestone to Exeter
8h 36m
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Exeter (EXT)DUS - EXT
6h 54m
£131–417
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussels-NordIce / ...
2. Take the bus from Brussel Eurolines Busstation to Upminster
3. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Central
13h 29m
£56–146
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Cologne Central Station to Calais
2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dover
3. Drive from Port of Dover to Exeter
9h 40m
£145–209
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)CGN - LHR
2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
6h 37m
£139–386
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafen
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)DUS - LHR
3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davids
7h 6m
£133–379
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Exeter
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Exeter (EXT)AMS - EXT
7h 28m
£153–408
Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraal
2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport
3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)AMS - BRS
4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davids
8h 13m
£87–298
Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Exeter
1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Exeter (EXT)CGN - EXT
9h 55m
£198–205

Cologne Central Station to Exeter by train and subway

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Distance: 542.3 mi
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Cologne Central Station, Germany and Exeter, England?

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Exeter St Davids via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Hbf to Bampfylde Street via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne Airport CGN, and London Victoria in around 21h 8m.

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