The average train between Kiel and Cardiff takes 16h 58m and the fastest train takes 15h. The train service runs several times per day from Kiel 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 3 times a day between Kiel and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:05 AM at night, and the last departure from Kiel is at 8:37 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 3:08 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 16h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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Want to know about travelling from Kiel 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 Kiel to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Kiel station and arriving at Cardiff station via Hamburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.
Kiel to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Kiel to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Kiel and Cardiff is 945.6 km. The road distance is 1,371 km.
You can take a train from Kiel Hbf to Cardiff Central via Hamburg Hbf, Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 14h 21m.