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Cardiff to Aachen trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Aachen takes 8h 1m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Aachen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 1m
Duration
758 km
Distance
€301
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain train Ice
7h 21m
€226–442

Cardiff to Aachen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Aachen at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 757.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 1m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Aachen, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aachen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 21m.

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