Cologne to Exeter Trains

Cologne to Exeter trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Exeter takes 7h 55m and the fastest train takes 7h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Exeter. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 55m
Duration: 542 mi
Distance: £296
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Exeter St Davidstrain

7h 33m

£249–419

Cologne to Exeter train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cologne and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:08 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:44 PM → 3:21 AM
Arrives next day
9h 37m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:58 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:03 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:03 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 11:31 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:03 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 11:31 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:03 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 11:31 PM
7h 48m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:07 PM
7h 28m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:11 PM
7h 32m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:58 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:03 PM
7h 24m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:57 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:05 PM
7h 26m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:58 PM
7h 19m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 7:01 PM
7h 22m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Exeter? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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Cologne to Exeter train times

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

6:44 PM → 3:21 AMArrives next day

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:07 PM

8:39 AM → 3:08 PM

10:39 AM → 4:58 PM

12:39 PM → 7:03 PM

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:07 PM

8:39 AM → 3:08 PM

12:39 PM → 7:03 PM

4:43 PM → 11:31 PM

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:07 PM

8:39 AM → 3:08 PM

12:39 PM → 7:03 PM

4:43 PM → 11:31 PM

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:07 PM

8:39 AM → 3:08 PM

12:39 PM → 7:03 PM

4:43 PM → 11:31 PM

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:39 AM → 1:07 PM

8:39 AM → 3:11 PM

10:39 AM → 4:58 PM

12:39 PM → 7:03 PM

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:57 PM

8:39 AM → 3:05 PM

10:39 AM → 4:58 PM

12:39 PM → 7:01 PM

Frequently asked questions

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

Train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi

Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intl

Train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Midi

Train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intl

Train trips from Cologne

Train trips to Exeter

Alternative transport options

6:44 PM → 3:21 AM
Arrives next day