The average train between Paderborn and Cardiff takes 16h 59m and the fastest train takes 10h 22m. There is at least one train per day from Paderborn 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 once daily between Paderborn and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 9:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paderborn is at 8:12 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Essen Hbf and take an average of 16h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paderborn to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Paderborn station and arriving at Cardiff station via Essen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
Paderborn to Cardiff train services, operated by National Express, depart from Paderborn Hbf station.
Paderborn to Cardiff train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Paderborn to Cardiff train tickets online with National Express, Eurostar and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paderborn and Cardiff is 823.8 km. The road distance is 1,051 km.
You can take a train from Paderborn Hbf to Cardiff Central via Essen Hbf, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 11h 7m.