The average train between Denmark and Cardiff takes 24h 42m and the fastest train takes 17h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Denmark 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.
Trains run twice daily between Denmark and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:22 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Denmark is at 10:22 AM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg-Altona and take an average of 24h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Denmark to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Denmark station and arriving at Cardiff station via Hamburg-Altona. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 42m.
Denmark to Cardiff train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), depart from Koebenhavn H station.
Denmark to Cardiff train services, operated by Danish Railways (DSB), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Denmark to Cardiff train tickets online with Danish Railways (DSB), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Denmark and Cardiff is 1,004.2 km. The road distance is 1,758 km.
You can take a train from Koebenhavn H to Cardiff Central via Hamburg-Altona, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 17h 48m.