Cardiff to Arnhem Trains

Cardiff to Arnhem trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Arnhem takes 12h 15m and the fastest train takes 7h 51m. 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.

12h 15m
Duration: 898 km
Distance: €345
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Brussels

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Schiphol Airporttrain
Take the train from Schiphol Airport Train Station to Arnhem Centraaltrain

8h 30m

€286–503

Cardiff to Arnhem train times

Trains run twice daily 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 1:45 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

5:18 PM → 1:14 PM
Arrives next day
18h 56m • 4 changes
8:22 PM → 4:44 PM
Arrives next day
19h 22m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

10:20 AM → 8:14 PM
8h 54m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 54m • 4 changes
3:17 PM → 7:12 AM
Arrives next day
14h 55m • 4 changes
5:20 PM → 10:45 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:24 AM → 3:15 PM
7h 51m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:45 PM
9h 6m • 4 changes
10:19 AM → 9:14 PM
9h 55m • 4 changes
12:50 PM → 10:14 PM
8h 24m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Arnhem? 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.

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Arnhem, Netherlands?

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 30m.

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