The average train between Erlangen and Cardiff takes 19h 1m and the fastest train takes 15h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Erlangen 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 Erlangen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 8:29 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erlangen is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 19h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Erlangen station and arriving at Cardiff station via Siegburg Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 1m.
Erlangen to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Erlangen to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Erlangen to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Erlangen and Cardiff is 1,022.8 km. The road distance is 1,498 km.
You can take a train from Erlangen to Cardiff Central via Nürnberg Hbf, Siegburg Bf, Siegburg/Bonn, Amsterdam Centraal, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 15h 58m.