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Cologne to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Cardiff takes 8h 6m and the fastest train takes 6h 29m. 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.

8h 6m
Duration
514 mi
Distance
£272
Average price
Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain train 79
  2. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain train
7h 29m
£203–423

Cologne to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 8h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 514.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 6m

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cardiff Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 29m.

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