The average train between Cardiff and Bensheim takes 12h 14m and the fastest train takes 8h 28m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Bensheim. 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 every 4 hours between Cardiff and Bensheim. 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 Bensheim at 3:07 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 12h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bensheim. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Bensheim station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 14m.
Cardiff to Bensheim train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Bensheim train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Bensheim, Bahnhof station.
Book your Cardiff to Bensheim train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Bensheim is 855.6 km. The road distance is 1,056 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bensheim, Bahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 10h 13m.