Train Heidelberg to Cardiff from £339 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Cardiff takes 10h 42m and the fastest train takes 9h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 42m
Duration: 674 mi
Distance: £339
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
Take the train from Koeln Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Ice
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

10h 40m

£222–523

Heidelberg to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Heidelberg and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 5:13 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, April 27, 2026

1:13 PM → 9:38 PM
8h 25m • 5 changes
2:13 PM → 10:48 PM
8h 35m • 5 changes
4:13 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
8h 55m • 5 changes
5:13 PM → 11:40 AM
Arrives next day
18h 27m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

3:43 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 54m • 5 changes
6:02 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 35m • 5 changes
7:13 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 24m • 5 changes
10:13 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 24m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

3:43 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 54m • 5 changes
6:02 AM → 3:09 PM
9h 7m • 5 changes
7:13 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 24m • 5 changes
10:13 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 24m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

3:43 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 54m • 5 changes
6:02 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 35m • 5 changes
7:13 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 24m • 5 changes
10:13 AM → 6:37 PM
8h 24m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

3:43 AM → 12:37 PM
8h 54m • 5 changes
6:07 AM → 3:09 PM
9h 2m • 5 changes
7:12 AM → 3:36 PM
8h 24m • 5 changes
8:13 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 24m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

3:57 AM → 12:39 PM
8h 42m • 5 changes
6:07 AM → 2:37 PM
8h 30m • 5 changes
8:13 AM → 4:36 PM
8h 23m • 5 changes
10:13 AM → 6:36 PM
8h 23m • 5 changes
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Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

6:07 AM → 2:33 PM
8h 26m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Cardiff.

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Distance: 673.8 mi
Duration: 10h 42m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Cardiff Central via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 40m.

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