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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Munich takes 14h 42m and the fastest train takes 10h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Munich. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 42m
Duration
1,518 km
Distance
€457
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

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 Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 11 / ...
11h 44m
€360–686

Cardiff to Munich train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Munich. 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 Munich at 5:16 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 14h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 8, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 56m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 51m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 11m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 9, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 49m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 56m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 51m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 11m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h 58m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)23h 53m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 21m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)19h 9m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 56m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 20m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 56m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 51m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 20m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 56m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 51m • 4 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)18h 39m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)11h 20m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)10h 56m • 4 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)12h • 4 changes

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  • Distance: 1,518 km
  • Duration: 14h 42m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to München Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 11h 44m.

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