The average train between Detmold and Cardiff takes 11h 58m and the fastest train takes 9h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Detmold 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 every 4 hours between Detmold and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:36 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Detmold is at 10:40 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Bielefeld Hbf and take an average of 11h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Detmold 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.
No, there is no direct train from Detmold to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Detmold station and arriving at Cardiff station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 58m.
Detmold to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurobahn, depart from Bielefeld Hbf station.
Detmold to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurobahn, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Detmold to Cardiff train tickets online with Eurobahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Detmold and Cardiff is 831.1 km. The road distance is 1,071 km.
You can take a train from Detmold, Bahnhof to Cardiff Central via Bielefeld Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 11h 40m.