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Cardiff to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Karlsruhe takes 11h 4m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. 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.

11h 4m
Duration
1,216 km
Distance
€370
Average price
5 times a day
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
8h 52m
€305–796

Cardiff to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,216.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 4m

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 station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 52m.

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