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 €80 - €170 and takes 18h 20m.

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 45m and costs €180 - €480.

Is there a direct bus between Exeter and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Exeter to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bampfylde Street and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 20m.

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 2m.

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 via London which takes 8h 2m and costs €230 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Exeter to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Exeter to Cologne bus from?

Exeter to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bampfylde Street station.

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 via London which takes 8h 2m and costs €230 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €170 and takes 18h 20m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €340 and takes 7h 27m.

Where does the Exeter to Cologne bus arrive?

Exeter to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Exeter and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Exeter. It is currently 2:08 AM in Exeter and 3:08 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 - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, Eurotunnel

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There are 11 ways to get from Exeter to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, plane, train, or car ferry

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Train via London
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 2m
€234–534
Fly Exeter to Cologne Bonn Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane EXT - CGN
6h 48m
€80–325
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bampfylde Street to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 504 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
18h 20m
€85–169
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Exeter to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
8h 42m
€262–326
Fly Exeter to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EXT - DUS
7h 27m
€119–332
Train
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to London Waterlootrain
2. Take the train from London St Pancras to Bruxelles-Miditrain Trn
3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Köln Hbftrain Trn / ...
11h 17m
€182–504
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Exeter to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
9h 51m
€138–250
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 5m
€188–361
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
6h 45m
€180–476
Train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Exeter Central to Clapham Junctiontrain
2. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
7h 22m
€163–388
Fly Exeter to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
2. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
3. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
7h 32m
€142–466

Exeter to Cologne by train and subway

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Distance: 872.7 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bampfylde Street to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 18h 20m.

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