Train Heidelberg to Cardiff from £333 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Cardiff takes 11h 12m and the fastest train takes 10h 21m. 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.

11h 12m
Duration: 674 mi
Distance: £333
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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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 47m

£227–527

Heidelberg to Cardiff train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Heidelberg and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 3:43 AM at night, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 3:13 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:56 AM. All services require a transfer at Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 11h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

3:43 AM → 2:37 PM
10h 54m • 5 changes
7:12 AM → 4:36 PM
9h 24m • 5 changes
1:13 PM → 10:41 PM
9h 28m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

7:12 AM → 4:33 PM
9h 21m • 5 changes
9:13 AM → 6:34 PM
9h 21m • 5 changes
3:13 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
16h 53m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

7:12 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 25m • 5 changes
9:13 AM → 6:37 PM
9h 24m • 5 changes
3:13 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
9h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

3:43 AM → 2:37 PM
10h 54m • 5 changes
7:13 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 24m • 5 changes
1:13 PM → 10:48 PM
9h 35m • 5 changes
3:13 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
9h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, May 27, 2026

3:43 AM → 2:37 PM
10h 54m • 5 changes
1:13 PM → 10:48 PM
9h 35m • 5 changes
3:13 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
9h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, May 28, 2026

3:43 AM → 2:37 PM
10h 54m • 5 changes
1:13 PM → 10:48 PM
9h 35m • 5 changes
3:13 PM → 1:08 AM
Arrives next day
9h 55m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, May 29, 2026

3:43 AM → 3:08 PM
11h 25m • 5 changes
7:13 AM → 4:37 PM
9h 24m • 5 changes
1:13 PM → 10:37 PM
9h 24m • 5 changes
3:13 PM → 12:56 AM
Arrives next day
9h 43m • 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: 11h 12m

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 47m.

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