The average train between Dortmund and Cardiff takes 8h 29m and the fastest train takes 8h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Dortmund 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 Dortmund and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 5:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Dortmund is at 10:56 AM which arrives into Cardiff at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi and take an average of 8h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dortmund to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Dortmund station and arriving at Cardiff station via Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 29m.
Dortmund to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, depart from Dortmund Hbf station.
Dortmund to Cardiff train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
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The distance between Dortmund and Cardiff is 736.3 km. The road distance is 943 km.
You can take a train from Dortmund 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 8h 59m.