The average train between Bonn and Cardiff takes 9h and the fastest train takes 7h 27m. 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 every 3 hours between Bonn and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bonn is at 8:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 9h. 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 Bruxelles Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h.
Bonn to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Hbf station.
Bonn to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Bonn to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 3 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 Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h.