The average train between Exeter and Kiel takes 16h 30m 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 5 times a day 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 8:52 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want 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 station and arriving at Kiel station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.
Exeter to Kiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Kiel train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Kiel Hbf station.
The distance between Exeter and Kiel is 1,005.1 km. The road distance is 1,417 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 Hbf in around 14h 7m.