The average train between Cardiff and Wetzlar takes 15h 39m and the fastest train takes 9h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Wetzlar. 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 Wetzlar. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Wetzlar at 5:26 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 15h 39m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Wetzlar? 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 Wetzlar. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Wetzlar station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 39m.
Cardiff to Wetzlar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Wetzlar train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Gießen Bahnhof station.
The distance between Cardiff and Wetzlar is 822.8 km. The road distance is 1,085 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Wetzlar Bahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Gießen Bahnhof in around 11h 54m.