The average train between Kiel and Cardiff takes 22h 29m and the fastest train takes 15h 45m. 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 twice daily between Kiel and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 10:11 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Kiel is at 2:11 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 4:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Hamburg Hbf and take an average of 22h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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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 22h 29m.
Kiel to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kiel Hbf station.
Kiel to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Kiel to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 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 4m.