The average train between Kiel and Exeter takes 23h 29m and the fastest train takes 17h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 Kiel and Exeter. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Exeter at 4:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 23h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Exeter. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Exeter station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 29m.
Kiel to Exeter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Exeter train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Exeter St Davids station.
Book your Kiel to Exeter train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Exeter is 1,005.1 km. The road distance is 1,416 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Exeter St Davids via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 14h 17m.