The average train between Cardiff and Odense takes 23h 34m and the fastest train takes 21h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Odense. 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 Odense. The earliest departure is at 12:50 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Odense at 10:24 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 23h 34m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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24h 4m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Odense? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Odense. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Odense station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 34m.
Cardiff to Odense train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Odense train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Odense St. station.
Book your Cardiff to Odense train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Odense is 996.4 km. The road distance is 1,600 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Odense St. via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Köln Hbf, and Hamburg Hbf in around 16h 30m.