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

The cheapest way to get from Barnstaple to Cologne is to bus which costs €90 - €150 and takes 20h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Barnstaple to Cologne is to train and fly which takes 8h 46m and costs €180 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Barnstaple and Cologne?

No, there is no direct bus from Barnstaple station to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Köln via London Victoria and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Barnstaple and Cologne?

No, there is no direct train from Barnstaple to Cologne. However, there are services departing from Barnstaple and arriving at Koeln Hbf via Exeter St Davids, Paddington, London St Pancras Intl and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 6m.

How far is it from Barnstaple to Cologne?

The distance between Barnstaple and Cologne is 935 km.

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

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cologne without a car is to train via London which takes 9h 6m and costs €270 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 9h 6m to get from Barnstaple to Cologne, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Cologne bus from?

Barnstaple to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Barnstaple to Cologne train from?

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

Train or bus from Barnstaple to Cologne?

The best way to get from Barnstaple to Cologne is to train via London which takes 9h 6m and costs €270 - €550. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €150 and takes 20h 5m.

Where does the Barnstaple to Cologne bus arrive?

Barnstaple to Cologne bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals.

What is the time difference between Barnstaple and Cologne?

Cologne is 1h ahead of Barnstaple. It is currently 7:06 PM in Barnstaple and 8:06 PM in Cologne.

Where does the Barnstaple to Cologne train arrive?

Barnstaple to Cologne train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.

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

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Where can I stay near Cologne?

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Barnstaple to Cologne - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and Eurotunnel

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There are 10 ways to get from Barnstaple to Cologne by train (Eurostar), bus, car, car train, train, plane, or car ferry

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Train via London
best
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Paddingtontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
9h 6m
€277–547
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus 502
2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Düsseldorf central bus stationbus N380 / ...
20h 5m
€93–148
Drive, Eurotunnel
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Folkestonecar
2. Take the cartrain from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Colognecar
9h 13m
€278–341
Train to Exeter, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Fly from Exeter (EXT) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane EXT - DUS
8h 56m
€137–371
Train
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to London Eustontrain
3. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
4. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain Ice
12h 1m
€290–565
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bus Stationbus 105
2. Take the bus from Bristol Bus Station to London Victoriabus
3. Take the bus from London Victoria to Brussels-North train stationbus
4. Take the train from Brussels-Nord to Koln Sudtrain Nj
22h 44m
€96–172
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Barnstaple to Port of Dovercar
2. Take the carferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
3. Drive from Calais to Colognecar
10h 22m
€168–297
Train, train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Birmingham New Streettrain
3. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane BHX - DUS
8h 46m
€187–405
Train, train to London Gatwick Airport, fly to Cologne Bonn Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Readingtrain
3. Take the train from Reading to Gatwick Airporttrain
4. Fly from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Cologne Bonn Airport (CGN)plane LGW - CGN
8h 54m
€173–410
Train, train to Cardiff Airport, fly to Düsseldorf International Airport
1. Take the train from Barnstaple to Exeter St Davidstrain
2. Take the train from Exeter St Davids to Bristol Parkwaytrain
3. Take the train from Bristol Parkway to Cardiff Centraltrain
4. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS)plane CWL - DUS
11h 3m
€185–442

Barnstaple to Cologne by train and subway

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9h 6mAverage Duration

€277Cheapest Price

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Distance: 935.2 km
Duration: 9h 6m

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

You can take a train from Barnstaple to Koeln Hbf via Exeter St Davids, London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 6m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Köln via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Dusseldorf Central Bus Station in around 20h 5m.

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