Train Cardiff to Heidelberg from €419 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Heidelberg takes 11h 46m and the fastest train takes 8h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Heidelberg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 46m
Duration: 1,258 km
Distance: €419
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...

10h 5m

€337–653

Cardiff to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Heidelberg at 2:41 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:16 PM
10h 24m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:41 PM
10h 2m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 7:16 PM
9h 57m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:16 PM
10h 24m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:41 PM
10h 2m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 7:16 PM
9h 57m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:16 PM
10h 24m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:41 PM
10h 2m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 7:16 PM
9h 57m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:48 AM → 5:16 PM
10h 28m • 4 changes
8:51 AM → 6:41 PM
9h 50m • 4 changes
10:20 AM → 9:49 PM
11h 29m • 4 changes
5:18 PM → 10:51 AM
Arrives next day
17h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

8:50 AM → 6:41 PM
9h 51m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 7:16 PM
9h 41m • 4 changes
11:20 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 29m • 4 changes
6:20 PM → 10:51 AM
Arrives next day
16h 31m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:16 PM
10h 24m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:41 PM
10h 2m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 7:16 PM
9h 57m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 59m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, May 5, 2026

6:51 AM → 5:16 PM
10h 24m • 4 changes
8:38 AM → 6:41 PM
10h 2m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 7:16 PM
9h 57m • 4 changes
10:50 AM → 9:49 PM
10h 59m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Heidelberg? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Heidelberg.

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Distance: 1,258.5 km
Duration: 11h 46m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Heidelberg, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Karlsruhe Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 10h 5m.

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