The average train between Linz and Cardiff takes 28h 12m and the fastest train takes 26h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Linz 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 Linz and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 11:34 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Linz is at 3:34 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 6:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 28h 12m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Linz to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Linz station and arriving at Cardiff station via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 12m.
Linz to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Linz Hbf station.
Linz to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Linz to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Linz and Cardiff is 1,296.4 km. The road distance is 1,792 km.
You can take a train from Linz Hbf to Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Amsterdam Centraal, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 18h 18m.