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Cologne to Cardiff trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Cardiff takes 8h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 32m. 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 58m
Duration
514 mi
Distance
£269
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train via London

best
  1. Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train
  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 13m
£202–450

Cologne to Cardiff train times

Trains run 3 times a day 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 8h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 514.1 mi
  • Duration: 8h 58m

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 13m.

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