The average train between Aachen and Cardiff takes 7h 32m 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.
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 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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Want to know about travelling from Aachen to Cardiff? 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 Aachen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Aachen station and arriving at Cardiff station via Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
Aachen to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Aachen, Hbf station.
Aachen to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Aachen to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Aachen and Cardiff is 650.7 km. The road distance is 758 km.
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 50m.