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

The cheapest way to get from Exeter to Cologne is to bus which costs €55 - €140 and takes 20h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Exeter to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 6h 16m and costs €150 - €450.

Is there a direct train between Exeter and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 5m.

How far is it from Exeter to Cologne?

The distance between Exeter and Cologne is 873 km.

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

The best way to get from Exeter to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €170 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 8h 5m to get from Exeter to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Cologne train from?

Exeter to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.

Train or bus from Exeter to Cologne?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 5m and costs €170 - €600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 20h 10m.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 7:52 AM in Exeter and 8:52 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Exeter to Cologne train arrive?

Exeter to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at London Paddington station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Exeter to Cologne - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Exeter to Cologne 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.

Train
best
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-MidiEil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln HbfIce
8h 5m
€176–576
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London VictoriaUk045 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNN280
20h 10m
€59–133
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South West
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln HbfTha
15h 10m
€70–209
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestone
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthun
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Cologne
8h 38m
Fly Exeter to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)EXT - DUS
2. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
7h 8m
€146–478
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dover
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calais
3. Drive from Calais to Cologne
9h 47m
€164–240
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)LHR - CGN
6h 16m
€150–449
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Street
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)BHX - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 58m
€138–429
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddington
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)LHR - DUS
3. Take the train from Duesseldorf Flughafen to Koeln Hbf
6h 52m
€153–440

Exeter to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

8h 5mAverage Duration

€176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 872.7 km
Duration: 8h 5m

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Köln Hbf via London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 20h 10m.

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