Aachen to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aachen and Cardiff takes 7h 41m and the fastest train takes 6h 11m. 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 41m
Duration: 473 mi
Distance: £248
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

6h 32m

£196–383

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 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 17m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 49m • 4 changes
11:19 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 18m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:39 PM
6h 20m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 3:35 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
11:19 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 17m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:19 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 21m • 4 changes
11:19 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 14m • 4 changes
1:19 PM → 7:35 PM
7h 16m • 4 changes
3:23 PM → 8:34 PM
6h 11m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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.

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, Farringdon, Farringdon Without, and London Paddington in around 6h 32m.

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