The average train between Mannheim and Cardiff takes 11h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 38m. The train service runs several times per day from Mannheim 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 Mannheim and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 4:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Mannheim is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 11h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Mannheim to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Mannheim station and arriving at Cardiff station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 8m.
Mannheim to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof station.
Mannheim to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Mannheim to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Mannheim and Cardiff is 852.2 km. The road distance is 1,067 km.
You can take a train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof 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 9h 57m.