The average train between Cardiff and Austria takes 27h 29m and the fastest train takes 26h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Austria. 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Austria. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 3:18 PM which arrives into Austria at 8:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 27h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Austria? 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 Austria. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Austria station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 29m.
Cardiff to Austria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Austria train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Wien Westbahnhof station.
The distance between Cardiff and Austria is 1,317.6 km. The road distance is 2,107 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Stephansplatz via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 20h 57m.