Cologne to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Cardiff takes 7h 13m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 13m
Duration: 514 mi
Distance: £294
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

7h 7m

£242–415

Cologne to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cologne and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 6:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 8:06 AM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 7h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

6:44 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
14h 22m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:37 PM
7h • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:37 PM
7h • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 10:48 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:37 PM
7h • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 10:48 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 2:37 PM
7h • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 10:48 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:37 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 31m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:39 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Cardiff? 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.

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

You can take a train from Koeln Hbf to Cardiff Central via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 7m.

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