The average train between Exeter and Kiel takes 16h 19m and the fastest train takes 13h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Kiel. 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 4 hours between Exeter and Kiel. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 8:52 PM which arrives into Kiel at 7:40 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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13h 42m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Exeter to Kiel? 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 Kiel. However, there are services departing from Exeter St Davids station and arriving at Kiel Hbf station via London Paddington station, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station, Koeln Hbf station and Hamburg Dammtor station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 19m.
Exeter to Kiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Kiel train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
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The distance between Exeter and Kiel is 1005.1 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Kiel Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Dammtor in around 13h 59m.