The average train between Cardiff and Pavia takes 22h 28m and the fastest train takes 20h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Pavia. 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 Pavia. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Pavia at 6:25 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 22h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Pavia. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Pavia station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 28m.
Cardiff to Pavia train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Pavia train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Milano Centrale station.
Book your Cardiff to Pavia train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Pavia is 1,146.7 km. The road distance is 1,600 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Pavia via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Gare du Nord, Gare de Lyon - Diderot, Paris Gare De Lyon, and Milano Centrale in around 14h 11m.