Cardiff to Karlsruhe Trains

Cardiff to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Karlsruhe takes 10h 20m and the fastest train takes 7h 50m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Karlsruhe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 20m

Duration

1,204 km

Distance

€407

Average price

Every 4 hours

Frequency

Cardiff to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

5:18 PM → 9:26 AM
Arrives next day
15h 8m • 3 changes
9:20 PM → 1:25 PM
Arrives next day
15h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:51 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:25 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

6:51 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:25 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

6:51 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:25 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

5:14 AM → 2:51 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 7:23 PM
9h 4m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 9:23 PM
9h 3m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

9:00 AM → 5:52 PM
7h 52m • 3 changes
9:35 AM → 6:25 PM
7h 50m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 8:23 PM
8h 3m • 3 changes
1:20 PM → 10:32 PM
8h 12m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:51 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:25 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Karlsruhe? 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.

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Karlsruhe Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 35m.

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