The average train between Cardiff and Mannheim takes 11h 3m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Mannheim. 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 Mannheim. 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 Mannheim at 2:18 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Mannheim. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Mannheim station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.
Cardiff to Mannheim train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Mannheim train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
Book your Cardiff to Mannheim train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Mannheim is 852.2 km. The road distance is 1,196 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mannheim Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 9h 43m.