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.

How far is it from Cologne to Externsteine?

The distance between Cologne and Externsteine is 229 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 which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Cologne to Externsteine, including transfers.

Train or bus from Cologne to Externsteine?

The best way to get from Cologne to Externsteine is to train which takes 4h 3m and costs €30 - €70. Alternatively, you can bus and line 782 bus, which costs and takes 7h 40m.

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 425+ hotels available in Externsteine.

Cologne to Externsteine - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, line 782 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
best
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf19 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to H-BM-Horn, BahnhofRe82
4h 3m
€32–69
Drive 200.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cologne to Externsteine200.7 km
2h 2m
€29–41
Bus, line 782 bus
1. Take the bus from Köln Heumarkt to Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf
2. Take the bus from Leverkusen to Gütersloh central bus station
3. Take the bus from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof
4. Take the bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine782
7h 40m
Train, line 782 bus
1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bielefeld Hbf19 / ...
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Detmold, Bahnhof
3. Take the bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine782
4h 4m

Cologne to Externsteine by train, bus, and foot

69Weekly Services

4h 3mAverage Duration

€32Cheapest Price

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Distance: 229.3 km
Duration: 4h 3m

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, Abzweig Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 4h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Köln Heumarkt to Externsteine via Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf, Leverkusen, Gütersloh central bus station, Guetersloh Hbf, Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld Hbf, Detmold, Bahnhof, and Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine in around 7h 40m.

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