Train Cardiff to Leipzig from €426 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Leipzig takes 15h 14m and the fastest train takes 11h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Leipzig. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 14m
Duration: 1,391 km
Distance: €426
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Frankfurt am Main

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13h 44m

€350–737

Cardiff to Leipzig train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Leipzig. 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 Leipzig at 5:09 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 15h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:50 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
19h 19m • 4 changes
4:50 PM → 1:09 PM
Arrives next day
20h 19m • 4 changes
9:20 PM → 5:09 PM
Arrives next day
19h 49m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:09 PM
13h 15m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 9:09 PM
13h 19m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 11:09 PM
13h 20m • 4 changes
12:19 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:09 PM
13h 15m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 9:09 PM
13h 19m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 11:09 PM
13h 20m • 4 changes
12:19 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:09 PM
13h 15m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 9:09 PM
13h 19m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 11:09 PM
13h 20m • 4 changes
12:19 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:54 AM → 7:09 PM
13h 15m • 4 changes
7:49 AM → 9:09 PM
13h 19m • 4 changes
9:49 AM → 11:09 PM
13h 20m • 4 changes
1:50 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
19h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

5:14 AM → 7:09 PM
13h 55m • 4 changes
8:23 AM → 9:09 PM
12h 46m • 4 changes
9:19 AM → 11:09 PM
13h 50m • 4 changes
1:20 PM → 9:09 AM
Arrives next day
19h 49m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

9:35 AM → 11:09 PM
13h 34m • 4 changes
12:20 PM → 1:09 AM
Arrives next day
12h 49m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Leipzig? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Leipzig.

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Distance: 1,390.6 km
Duration: 15h 14m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Leipzig Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, and Frankfurt in around 13h 44m.

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