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How to get fromCologne to Externsteineby train or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cologne to Externsteine by train or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbftrain train 10 / ...
    2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to H-BM-Horn, Bahnhoftrain train Re82
    4h 15m
    €44–108

  2. Drive 200.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Cologne to Externsteinecar car 200.7 km
    2h 3m
    €29–42

  3. Train via Detmold, Bahnhof

    1. Take the train from Koeln Messe/Deutz to Bielefeld Hbftrain train Re
    5h 52m

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  • Distance: 229.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Externsteine via Bielefeld Hbf, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, and H-BM-Horn, Mittelstraße in around 4h 15m.

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