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Cardiff to Rostock trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Rostock takes 19h 9m and the fastest train takes 15h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Rostock. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 9m
Duration
1,487 km
Distance
€307
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Cardiff to Rostock train times

Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Rostock. 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 Rostock at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 19h 9m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 10, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)16h 2m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)26h 28m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)15h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)15h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)15h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)15h 58m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)21h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS)Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional)15h 58m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,487.2 km
  • Duration: 19h 9m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Rostock Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Bergedorf in around 15h 52m.

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