The average train between Hanover and Exeter takes 17h 59m and the fastest train takes 13h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Hanover to Exeter. 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 Hanover and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 2:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Hanover is at 9:31 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 17h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Hanover to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Hanover station and arriving at Exeter station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 59m.
Hanover to Exeter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hannover Hauptbahnhof station.
Hanover to Exeter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Hanover to Exeter train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Hanover and Exeter is 933.7 km. The road distance is 1,555 km.
You can take a train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Exeter St Davids via Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 41m.