Exeter to Cologne Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Exeter and Cologne takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 42m
Duration: 873 km
Distance: €359
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice

8h 15m

€264–526

Exeter to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Exeter and Cologne. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 4:15 PM which arrives into Cologne at 8:16 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:06 PM → 10:15 PM
7h 8m • 3 changes
3:16 PM → 11:15 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
4:15 PM → 8:16 AM
Arrives next day
15h • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

1:07 AM → 12:15 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
5:52 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

1:07 AM → 12:15 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
5:52 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

1:07 AM → 12:15 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
5:52 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

1:07 AM → 12:15 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
5:52 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

1:07 AM → 12:15 PM
10h 8m • 3 changes
5:52 AM → 2:15 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
7:52 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 23m • 3 changes
10:15 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

1:12 AM → 12:15 PM
10h 3m • 3 changes
7:57 AM → 4:15 PM
7h 18m • 3 changes
9:16 AM → 5:14 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
10:16 AM → 6:15 PM
6h 59m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Cologne? 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.

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

You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 8h 15m.

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