The average train between Cologne and Exeter takes 8h 52m and the fastest train takes 7h 17m. 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.
Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Exeter at 12:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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7h 22m • 3 changesWant 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Cologne station and arriving at Exeter station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.
Cologne to Exeter train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Köln Hbf station.
Cologne to Exeter train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Cologne to Exeter train tickets online with Eurostar, London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cologne and Exeter is 735.6 km. The road distance is 873 km.
You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Exeter St Davids via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 44m.