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

The cheapest way to get from Paignton to Cologne is to bus which costs €85 - €180 and takes 20h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Paignton to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 7h 24m and costs €180 - €480.

Is there a direct train between Paignton and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Paignton to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Paignton and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Newton Abbot, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 11m.

How far is it from Paignton to Cologne?

The distance between Paignton and Cologne is 918 km.

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

The best way to get from Paignton to Cologne without a car is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs €230 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 11m to get from Paignton to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paignton to Cologne train from?

Paignton to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Newton Abbot station.

Train or bus from Paignton to Cologne?

The best way to get from Paignton to Cologne is to train which takes 9h 11m and costs €230 - €500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €180 and takes 20h 21m.

What is the time difference between Paignton and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Paignton. It is currently 2:41 AM in Paignton and 3:41 AM in Cologne.

Where does the Paignton to Cologne train arrive?

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

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

There are 1814+ hotels available in Cologne.

Paignton to Cologne - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

There are 11 ways to get from Paignton 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 Newton Abbot 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
9h 11m
€236–496
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Great Western Road to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 501 / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Cologne Airport CGNbus N870 / ...
20h 21m
€86–179
Train, bus via Brussels
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Take the bus from Birmingham to Brussel Eurolines Busstationbus
3. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Köln Hbftrain 79
16h 14m
€176–289
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Paignton to Folkestonecar
2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 4m
Train to Exeter, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EXT - DUS
8h 42m
€165–411
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain Penzance - London Paddington / ...
2. Take the bus from London Victoria Coach Station to Dusseldorf Central Bus Stationbus FlixBus
18h
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Paignton to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 18m
€142–225
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LHR - CGN
7h 24m
€187–475
Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to London Paddingtontrain
2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane LHR - DUS
8h 2m
€182–427
Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Newton Abbot to Birmingham New Streettrain
2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
8h 33m
€194–385
Train to Exeter, fly to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, train
1. Take the train from Paignton to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS)plane EXT - AMS
3. Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain
4. Take the train from Arnhem Centraal to Köln Hbftrain
8h 57m
€186–488

Paignton to Cologne by train and subway

56Weekly Services

9h 11mAverage Duration

€236Cheapest Price

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Distance: 917.8 km
Duration: 9h 11m

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

You can take a train from Paignton to Koeln Hbf via Newton Abbot, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Great Western Road to Köln Messe/Deutz Bf via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, Cologne Airport CGN, and Flughafen Köln/Bonn Bf in around 20h 21m.

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