The average train between Cardiff and Arnhem takes 11h 23m and the fastest train takes 8h 6m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Arnhem. 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 4 times a day between Cardiff and Arnhem. The earliest departure is at 6:24 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Arnhem at 12:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Arnhem. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Arnhem station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
Cardiff to Arnhem train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Arnhem train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Arnhem Centraal station.
Book your Cardiff to Arnhem train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Arnhem is 628.2 km. The road distance is 898 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Arnhem Centraal via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Schiphol Airport Train Station in around 8h 33m.