The average train between Cardiff and Essen takes 8h 31m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Essen. 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 1:20 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Essen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
Cardiff to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Essen is 705.4 km. The road distance is 910 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 9m.
