The average train between Cardiff and Trier takes 11h 11m and the fastest train takes 8h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Trier. 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 4 times a day between Cardiff and Trier. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 8:22 PM which arrives into Trier at 4:27 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Trier. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Trier station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
Cardiff to Trier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Trier train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cardiff to Trier train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Trier is 718.4 km. The road distance is 1,154 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 9h 56m.