The average train between Nuremberg and Cardiff takes 16h 53m and the fastest train takes 12h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Nuremberg 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 3 times a day between Nuremberg and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 9:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nuremberg is at 7:01 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 5:09 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Messe/Deutz Bf and take an average of 16h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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No, there is no direct train from Nuremberg to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Nuremberg station and arriving at Cardiff station via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 53m.
Nuremberg to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.
Nuremberg to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Nuremberg to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), National Express and 3 other operators.
The distance between Nuremberg and Cardiff is 1,032.2 km. The road distance is 1,618 km.
You can take a train from Nürnberg Hbf to Cardiff Central via Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 13h 12m.