The average train between Cardiff and Fribourg takes 18h 40m and the fastest train takes 11h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Fribourg. 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 4 times a day between Cardiff and Fribourg. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Fribourg at 6:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 18h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Fribourg? 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 Fribourg. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Fribourg station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.
Cardiff to Fribourg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Fribourg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Fribourg/Freiburg station.
Book your Cardiff to Fribourg train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Fribourg is 912.6 km. The road distance is 1,434 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Fribourg/Freiburg via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 14h.