The average train between Cardiff and Darmstadt takes 10h 40m and the fastest train takes 8h. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Darmstadt. 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 Darmstadt. 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 Darmstadt at 1:51 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Darmstadt? 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 Darmstadt. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Darmstadt station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.
Cardiff to Darmstadt train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Darmstadt train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Frankfurt station.
Book your Cardiff to Darmstadt train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Darmstadt is 851.6 km. The road distance is 1,034 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussels-Midi, Bruxelles Midi, and Frankfurt in around 9h 59m.