The average train between Wales and Germany takes 18h 14m and the fastest train takes 13h 57m. 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 5:07 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Wales is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Germany at 6:11 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 18h 14m. 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 London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.
Wales to Germany train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Wales to Germany train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Berlin-Spandau station.
The distance between Wales and Germany is 983.5 km. The road distance is 1,467 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and S Spandau Bhf in around 15h 16m.