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

The cheapest way to get from Cologne to Externsteine is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cologne to Externsteine is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Cologne and Externsteine?

No, there is no direct bus from Cologne to Externsteine. However, there are services departing from Köln Heumarkt and arriving at Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine via Leverkusen, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB, Lemgo, Bahnhof and Detmold, Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.

How far is it from Cologne to Externsteine?

The distance between Cologne and Externsteine is 261 km. The road distance is 200.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cologne to Externsteine without a car is to train via Hamm which takes 5h 12m and costs €23 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 12m to get from Cologne to Externsteine, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cologne to Externsteine bus from?

Cologne to Externsteine bus services, operated by Wupsi, depart from Köln Heumarkt station.

Train or bus from Cologne to Externsteine?

The best way to get from Cologne to Externsteine is to train via Hamm which takes 5h 12m and costs €23 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 963 bus and line 790 bus and line 782 bus, which costs and takes 8h 29m.

Where does the Cologne to Externsteine bus arrive?

Cologne to Externsteine bus services, operated by Wupsi, arrive at Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf station.

Can I drive from Cologne to Externsteine?

Yes, the driving distance between Cologne to Externsteine is 201 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Cologne to Externsteine.

Where can I stay near Externsteine?

There are 698+ hotels available in Externsteine.

Cologne to Externsteine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and line 963 bus

There are 4 ways to get from Cologne to Externsteine by train, bus, or car

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

Train via Hamm
best
1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Hamm(Westf)HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hamm(Westf)Hbf to Paderborn HbfRe
5h 12m
€23–66
Bus, line 963 bus, line 790 bus, line 782 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Heumarkt to Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Bad Salzuflen central bus station
3. Take the bus from Bad Salzuflen, ZOB to Lemgo, Bahnhof963 / ...
4. Take the bus from Lemgo, Bahnhof to Detmold, Bahnhof790 / ...
5. Take the bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine792 / ...
8h 29m
Drive 200.7 km
1. Drive from Cologne to Externsteine200.7 km
2h 2m
€29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Essen Hbf10 / ...
2. Take the train from Essen Hbf to AltenbekenRe
5h 23m
€52–84

Cologne to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

101Weekly Services

5h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 261.2 km
Duration: 5h 12m

What companies run services between Cologne, Germany and Externsteine, Germany?

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Externsteine via Hamm(Westf)Hbf, Paderborn Hbf, Paderborn Hbf, Schlangen, Ortsmitte, and H-BM-Horn, Waldschlößchen in around 5h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Externsteine via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Bad Salzuflen, ZOB, Lemgo, Bahnhof, Detmold, Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 8h 29m.

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