The average train between Basel and Cardiff takes 12h 48m and the fastest train takes 8h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel 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 3 times a day between Basel and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:24 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 12h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Basel to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from St Louis station and arriving at Cardiff Central station via Colmar station, Paris Est station and London St Pancras Intl station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 48m.
Basel to Cardiff train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from St Louis station.
Basel to Cardiff train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Basel and Cardiff is 889.1 km.
You can take a train from St Louis to Cardiff Central via Colmar, Paris Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 22m.
