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Cardiff to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Cologne takes 8h 42m and the fastest train takes 6h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

8h 42m
Duration
827 km
Distance
€326
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
7h 59m
€237–487

Cardiff to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Cologne. 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 Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 827.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 59m.

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