Rome2Rio

How to get fromCologne to Exeterby train (Eurostar), bus, train, car, car train, plane or car ferry

Find Transport to Exeter

See all options

There are 13 ways to get from Cologne to Exeter 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.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Ice
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 44m
    £200–408

  2. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to Exeter

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane CGN - EXT
    7h 35m
    £69–289

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Düsseldorf central bus station to London Victoriabus bus N280
    2. Take the train from London Waterloo to Exeter Centraltrain train London Waterloo - Exeter St Davids
    19h 28m
    £113–239

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calais-Fréthuncar car
    2. Take the car train from Calais-Fréthun to Folkestonecartrain train
    3. Drive from Folkestone to Exetercar car
    8h 39m

  5. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane DUS - EXT
    6h 31m
    £131–337

  6. Train via Brussels

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
    2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 46m
    £200–408

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal to London Victoria Coach Stationbus bus FlixBus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Bampfylde Streetbus bus 501 / ...
    19h 52m

  8. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cologne to Calaiscar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Calais to Port of Dovercarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Port of Dover to Exetercar car
    9h 47m
    £114–186

  9. Fly Cologne Bonn Airport to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Fly from Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane CGN - LHR
    2. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 35m
    £147–380

  10. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to London Heathrow Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to London Heathrow Airport (LHR)plane plane DUS - LHR
    3. Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    6h 56m
    £149–358

  11. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Exeter

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Exeter (EXT)plane plane AMS - EXT
    7h 13m
    £145–392

  12. Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Birmingham Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to D-Flughafen Bftrain train
    2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Birmingham Airport (BHX)plane plane DUS - BHX
    3. Take the train from Birmingham New Street to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    7h 43m
    £151–320

  13. Train, train to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, fly to Bristol Airport

    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Arnhem Centraaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Schiphol Airport Train Stationtrain train
    3. Fly from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) to Bristol Airport (BRS)plane plane AMS - BRS
    4. Take the train from Bristol Temple Meads to Exeter St Davidstrain train
    8h 10m
    £110–306

Cologne to Exeter by train and subway

Calendar64Weekly Services
Duration7h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket£200Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Exeter St Davids via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 44m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Bampfylde Street via Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf, Cologne / Bonn Airport Busterminal, and London Victoria in around 19h 52m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators

Want to know more about travelling around United Kingdom

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers

Trips from Cologne

Trips to Exeter

Popular routes