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The average train between Cardiff and Bonn takes 9h 7m and the fastest train takes 7h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Bonn. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 7m
Duration
858 km
Distance
€352
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Bonn train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Bonn. 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 Bonn at 12:54 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 35m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express15h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express7h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 15m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express7h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 15m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express7h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 15m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 34m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express7h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 3m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express7h 35m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 34m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express7h 34m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 34m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 34m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 30m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarEurostarNational Express7h 4m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 15m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)National Express7h 35m • 4 changes
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Bonn? 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.

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  • Distance: 858.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 7m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Bonn, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Bonn Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, and Koeln Hbf in around 7h 58m.

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