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

The cheapest way to get from Externsteine to Cologne is to bus which costs €13 - €22 and takes 7h 55m.

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 1m and costs €29 - €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 Köln Heumarkt via Detmold, Bahnhof, Lemgo, Bahnhof, Bad Salzuflen central bus station and Wiesdorf Leverkusen Mitte Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 55m.

How far is it from Externsteine to Cologne?

The distance between Externsteine and Cologne is 237 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 via Hamm which takes 4h 50m and costs €40 - €90.

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

It takes approximately 4h 50m 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 FlixBus, depart from Bad Salzuflen central bus station.

Train or bus from Externsteine to Cologne?

The best way to get from Externsteine to Cologne is to train via Hamm which takes 4h 50m and costs €40 - €90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €13 - €22 and takes 7h 55m.

Where does the Externsteine to Cologne bus arrive?

Externsteine to Cologne bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Leverkusen station.

Can I drive from Externsteine to Cologne?

Yes, the driving distance between Externsteine to Cologne is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Externsteine to Cologne.

Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1749+ hotels available in Cologne.

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

There are 4 ways to get from Externsteine to Cologne 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 via Hamm
best
1. Take the train from Altenbeken to Hamm(Westf)HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hamm to Köln Hbf10 / ...
4h 50m
€42–86
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bad Salzuflen central bus station to LeverkusenN1338
7h 55m
€13–22
Drive 203.6 km
1. Drive from Externsteine to Cologne203.6 km
2h 1m
€29–42
Train
1. Take the train from Bielefeld Hbf to Koeln HbfRe
5h 43m
€18–68

Externsteine to Cologne by foot, bus, and train

73Weekly Services

4h 50mAverage Duration

€42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 237.3 km
Duration: 4h 50m

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, Altenbeken, Hamm(Westf)Hbf, and Hamm in around 4h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bad Salzuflen central bus station to Leverkusen once daily. Tickets cost €13–22 and the journey takes 3h 25m.

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