The average train between Basel and Cardiff takes 14h 32m and the fastest train takes 9h 42m. 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 twice daily between Basel and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 1:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Basel is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 5:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Colmar and take an average of 14h 32m. 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 Basel station and arriving at Cardiff station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 32m.
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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Basel to Cardiff train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 3 other operators.
The distance between Basel and Cardiff is 889.1 km. The road distance is 1,261 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 31m.
