The average train between Cardiff and Katowice takes 29h 52m and the fastest train takes 25h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Katowice. 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 twice daily between Cardiff and Katowice. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Katowice at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 29h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Katowice. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Katowice station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 52m.
Cardiff to Katowice train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Katowice train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Katowice station.
Book your Cardiff to Katowice train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Katowice is 1,558.3 km. The road distance is 1,991 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Katowice via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, S Ostbahnhof, and Rzepin in around 22h 59m.