The average train between Cardiff and Karlsruhe takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. 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.
Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Karlsruhe. 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 Karlsruhe at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Karlsruhe. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Karlsruhe station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.
Cardiff to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Karlsruhe train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.
Book your Cardiff to Karlsruhe train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Karlsruhe is 867.3 km. The road distance is 1,204 km.
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 58m.