The average train between Heidelberg and Exeter takes 12h 26m and the fastest train takes 10h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 3 times a day between Heidelberg and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 4:13 PM which arrives into Exeter at 3:21 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 12h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Exeter? 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 Heidelberg to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Exeter station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 26m.
Heidelberg to Exeter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Exeter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Heidelberg to Exeter train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Heidelberg and Exeter is 883.2 km. The road distance is 1,130 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Exeter St Davids via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 44m.