The average train between Cardiff and Aarhus takes 24h 25m and the fastest train takes 23h 50m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cardiff to Aarhus. 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 5 times a week between Cardiff and Aarhus. The earliest departure is at 12:20 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 3:18 PM which arrives into Aarhus at 4:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 24h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Aarhus? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Aarhus. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Aarhus station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 25m.
Cardiff to Aarhus train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Aarhus train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Aarhus H station.
Book your Cardiff to Aarhus train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Aarhus is 1,018.8 km. The road distance is 1,673 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aarhus H via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Hamburg-Harburg, Hamburg-Harburg Bf, and Fredericia St. in around 19h 14m.
