The average train between Wales and Germany takes 20h 40m and the fastest train takes 17h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Wales to Germany. 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 twice daily between Wales and Germany. The earliest departure is at 10:58 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:40 PM which arrives into Germany at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer at Retford and take an average of 20h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Wales to Germany? 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 Wales to Germany. However, there are services departing from Wales station and arriving at Germany station via King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 40m.
Wales to Germany train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, depart from Retford station.
Wales to Germany train services, operated by Northern Trains Limited, arrive at Berlin Hbf station.
Book your Wales to Germany train tickets online with Northern Trains Limited, London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Wales and Germany is 833.1 km. The road distance is 1,460 km.
You can take a train from Kiveton Bridge to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via Retford, London Kings Cross, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Berlin Hbf in around 14h 29m.