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Cardiff to Heidelberg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Heidelberg takes 11h 30m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. 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 30m
Duration
1,258 km
Distance
€417
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Paris

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
9h 11m
€323–751

Cardiff to Heidelberg train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Heidelberg. The earliest departure is at 6:51 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 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,258 km
  • Duration: 11h 30m

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, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 9h 11m.

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