The average train between Exeter and Hamburg takes 19h 31m and the fastest train takes 15h 35m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Hamburg. 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 twice daily between Exeter and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 3:15 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 12:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 19h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





17h 25m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





16h 40m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





21h 17m • 5 changes





17h 25m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





24h 47m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





21h 17m • 5 changes





17h 25m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





16h 40m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





21h 17m • 5 changes





17h 25m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





16h 40m • 5 changes
Arrives next day





21h 17m • 5 changes
Want to know about travelling from Exeter to Hamburg? 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 Exeter to Hamburg. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Hamburg station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.
Exeter to Hamburg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Hamburg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Hamburg Hbf station.
Book your Exeter to Hamburg train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Hamburg is 973 km. The road distance is 1,344 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Hamburg Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Bad Bentheim, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 14h 9m.