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Trip Overview

The average train between Aachen and Cardiff takes 7h 35m and the fastest train takes 5h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 35m
Duration
471 mi
Distance
£252
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
6h 51m
£186–389

Aachen to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Aachen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 471 mi
  • Duration: 7h 35m

What companies run services between Aachen, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Cardiff Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 51m.

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