The average train between Trier and Cardiff takes 10h 16m and the fastest train takes 8h 29m. The train service runs several times per day from Trier 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 Trier and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:33 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trier is at 7:33 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:07 AM. All services require a transfer at Saarbrücken Hbf and take an average of 10h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Trier to Cardiff. However, there are services departing from Trier station and arriving at Cardiff station via Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 16m.
Trier to Cardiff train services, operated by Süwex, depart from Trier, Hauptbahnhof station.
Trier to Cardiff train services, operated by Süwex, arrive at Cardiff Central station.
Book your Trier to Cardiff train tickets online with Süwex, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Trier and Cardiff is 718.4 km. The road distance is 1,154 km.
You can take a train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Cardiff Central via Saarbrücken Hbf, Paris Gare De L'Est, Paris Nord, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 9h 57m.