The average train between Cardiff and Erfurt takes 19h 31m and the fastest train takes 18h 48m. There is at least one train per day from Cardiff to Erfurt. 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 once daily between Cardiff and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 5:18 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 5:08 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 19h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Erfurt. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Erfurt station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.
Cardiff to Erfurt train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Erfurt train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.
Book your Cardiff to Erfurt train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Erfurt is 989.7 km. The road distance is 1,597 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Erfurt Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 12h 27m.