The average train between Cardiff and Berlin takes 18h 9m and the fastest train takes 13h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Berlin. 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 Berlin. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Berlin at 6:05 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 18h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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19h 45m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Berlin? 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 Berlin. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Berlin station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 9m.
Cardiff to Berlin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Berlin train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Berlin-Spandau station.
Book your Cardiff to Berlin train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Berlin is 1,139.1 km. The road distance is 1,460 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Berlin Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and S Spandau Bhf in around 14h 28m.