The average train between Exeter and Zurich takes 11h 48m and the fastest train takes 9h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Exeter to Zurich. 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 3 times a day between Exeter and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 1:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Exeter is at 5:15 PM which arrives into Zurich at 11:26 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Exeter to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Exeter station and arriving at Zurich station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
Exeter to Zurich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Exeter St Davids station.
Exeter to Zurich train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Exeter to Zurich train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Exeter and Zurich is 954.7 km. The road distance is 1,347 km.
You can take a train from Exeter St Davids to Zuerich Hb via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 10h 56m.