The average train between Cardiff and Germany takes 19h 21m and the fastest train takes 14h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Germany. 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 Germany. The earliest departure is at 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Germany at 6:12 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 19h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Germany. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Germany station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 21m.
Cardiff to Germany train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Germany train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Berlin-Spandau station.
The distance between Cardiff and Germany is 946.3 km. The road distance is 1,467 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and S Spandau Bhf in around 15h 3m.