The average train between Leipzig and Cardiff takes 14h 31m and the fastest train takes 11h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Leipzig 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 every 4 hours between Leipzig and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Leipzig is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 14h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Leipzig station and arriving at Cardiff station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 31m.
Leipzig to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.
Leipzig to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Leipzig to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Leipzig and Cardiff is 1,076.7 km. The road distance is 1,378 km.
You can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 46m.