The average train between Cardiff and Bonn takes 9h 48m and the fastest train takes 7h 7m. 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.
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 1:13 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Bonn. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Bonn station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.
Cardiff to Bonn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Bonn train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Köln Hbf station.
Book your Cardiff to Bonn train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Bonn is 721.6 km. The road distance is 858 km.
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, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Köln Hbf in around 8h 34m.