The average train between Munich and Cardiff takes 14h 10m and the fastest train takes 12h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Munich 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 4 times a day between Munich and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 12:01 AM at night, and the last departure from Munich is at 4:44 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 14h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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13h 11m • 4 changesWant to know about travelling from Munich to Cardiff? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Munich to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Munich station and arriving at Cardiff station via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.
Munich to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from München Hbf station.
Munich to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Munich to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Munich and Cardiff is 1,119.8 km. The road distance is 1,403 km.
You can take a train from München Hbf to Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Brussel-Zuid, London St. Pancras Int., King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 12h 32m.