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 €65 - €120 and takes 18h 45m.

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 23m and costs €180 - €500.

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 11m.

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 11m and costs €230 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 8h 11m 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, bus or fly from Exeter to Cologne?

The best way to get from Exeter to Cologne is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs €230 - €490. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €150 - €430 and takes 7h 13m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 18h 45m.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 3:24 AM in Exeter and 4:24 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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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), train, bus, 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 Paddingtontrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
8h 11m
€237–484
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
18h 45m
€69–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels Midi / Brussels South Westbus
3. Take the train from Bruxelles Midi to Köln Hbftrain 79
13h 57m
€129–366
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 42m
Fly Exeter to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EXT - DUS
7h 13m
€157–428
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 56m
€164–240
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
6h 23m
€184–492
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
7h 12m
€169–536
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
7h 4m
€184–464

Exeter to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

8h 11mAverage Duration

€237Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Exeter to Cologne.

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Distance: 872.8 km
Duration: 8h 11m

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 11m. Alternatively, KLM, Aer Lingus, and two other airlines fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) twice daily.

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