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

The cheapest way to get from Externsteine to Cologne is to drive which costs €28 - €45 and takes 2h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Externsteine to Cologne is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs €28 - €45.

Is there a direct bus between Externsteine and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Externsteine to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine and arriving at Cologne Airport CGN via Detmold, Bahnhof and Bielefeld Brackwede train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Externsteine and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Externsteine to Cologne. However, there are services departing from H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof and arriving at Köln Hbf via Bielefeld Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 11m.

How far is it from Externsteine to Cologne?

The distance between Externsteine and Cologne is 229 km. The road distance is 203.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Externsteine to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €40 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 11m to get from Externsteine to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Externsteine to Cologne bus from?

Externsteine to Cologne bus services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Detmold, Bahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Externsteine to Cologne train from?

Externsteine to Cologne train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof station.

Train or bus from Externsteine to Cologne?

The best way to get from Externsteine to Cologne is to train which takes 4h 11m and costs €40 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €55 and takes 7h 25m.

Where does the Externsteine to Cologne bus arrive?

Externsteine to Cologne bus services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Where does the Externsteine to Cologne train arrive?

Externsteine to Cologne train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Bielefeld Hbf station.

Can I drive from Externsteine to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Externsteine to Cologne is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Externsteine to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1824+ hotels available in Cologne.

Externsteine to Cologne - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Externsteine to Cologne by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbftrain Re82
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 10 / ...
4h 11m
€40–164
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbfbus Re82
2. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 19 / ...
4h 26m
€20–160
Bus
1. Take the bus from Detmold, Bahnhof to Bielefeld Hbfbus Re82
2. Take the bus from Bielefeld Brackwede train station to Cologne Airport CGNbus N71 / ...
7h 25m
€29–54
Drive 203.6 km
1. Drive from Externsteine to Colognecar 203.6 km
2h 2m
€29–42

Externsteine to Cologne by foot, bus, and train

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Distance: 229.4 km
Duration: 4h 11m

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

You can take a vehicle from Externsteine to Köln Hbf via Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, H-BM-Horn, Bahnhof, and Bielefeld Hbf in around 4h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Externsteine to Koeln Messe/Deutz via Horn-Holzh., Abzw.Externsteine, Detmold, Bahnhof, Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld Hbf, Bielefeld, Brackwede Bahnhof, Bielefeld Brackwede train station, Cologne Airport CGN, and Koeln/Bonn Flughafen in around 7h 25m.

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