The average train between Mechernich and Cardiff takes 10h 27m and the fastest train takes 8h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Mechernich 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 Mechernich and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Mechernich is at 8:17 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 2:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Koeln Hbf and take an average of 10h 27m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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9h 19m • 4 changes




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9h 19m • 4 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Mechernich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Mechernich station and arriving at Cardiff station via Köln Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 27m.
Mechernich to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Mechernich Bf station.
Mechernich to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
The distance between Mechernich and Cardiff is 694 km. The road distance is 881 km.
You can take a train from Mechernich Bf to Cardiff Central via Koeln Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 10m.