The average train between Bonn and Cardiff takes 10h 2m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Bonn 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 Bonn and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bonn is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 3:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 10h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Bonn to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Bonn station and arriving at Cardiff station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
Bonn to Cardiff train services, operated by National Express, depart from Koeln Hbf station.
Bonn to Cardiff train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bonn to Cardiff train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Bonn and Cardiff is 721.6 km. The road distance is 858 km.
You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Cardiff Central via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 52m.