Darmstadt to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Darmstadt and Cardiff takes 10h 29m and the fastest train takes 7h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Darmstadt 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.

10h 29m
Duration: 643 mi
Distance: £287
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Frankfurt to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

9h 30m

£231–450

Darmstadt to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Darmstadt and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:30 AM at night, and the last departure from Darmstadt is at 7:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 10h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

7:30 PM → 11:40 AM
Arrives next day
17h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:37 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:07 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
12:07 PM → 7:11 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 28, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:37 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:07 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
12:07 PM → 7:11 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 29, 2026

6:00 AM → 2:37 PM
9h 37m • 4 changes
8:07 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
12:07 PM → 7:11 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 30, 2026

6:00 AM → 3:08 PM
10h 8m • 4 changes
8:07 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 30m • 4 changes
12:07 PM → 7:11 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

3:30 AM → 2:37 PM
12h 7m • 4 changes
7:30 AM → 4:36 PM
10h 6m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 6:36 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
12:07 PM → 8:36 PM
9h 29m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

3:30 AM → 2:33 PM
12h 3m • 4 changes
7:30 AM → 3:40 PM
9h 10m • 4 changes
10:07 AM → 6:34 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
12:07 PM → 8:34 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Darmstadt 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 Darmstadt, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Darmstadt Hauptbahnhof to Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 30m.

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