The average train between Stuttgart and Cardiff takes 11h 5m and the fastest train takes 8h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Stuttgart 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 5 times a day between Stuttgart and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:52 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Stuttgart is at 6:52 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:33 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg Bahnhof and take an average of 11h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Stuttgart to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart station and arriving at Cardiff station via Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
Stuttgart to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Hauptbahnhof station.
Stuttgart to Cardiff train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Stuttgart to Cardiff train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Stuttgart and Cardiff is 929.1 km. The road distance is 1,286 km.
You can take a train from Hauptbahnhof to Cardiff Central via Strasbourg Bahnhof, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 10h 2m.