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How to get fromCardiff to Mannheimby train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar) or car ferry

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There are 13 ways to get from Cardiff to Mannheim by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, car, car train, plane, train (Eurostar), or car ferry

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim Hbftrain train Ice
    9h 34m
    €270–513

  2. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Mannheim central bus stationbus bus N27 / ...
    21h 29m
    €78–144

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus bus 507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus bus
    3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re / ...
    4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train Re1
    19h 26m
    €100–161

  4. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar car
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain train
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mannheimcar car
    10h 21m

  5. Train to Bristol Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain train
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BRS - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    7h 45m
    €122–305

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain train Eil
    3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Koeln Hbftrain train Ice
    4. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train 43 / ...
    10h 23m
    €255–584

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry car ferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Mannheimcar car
    11h 35m
    €188–276

  8. Fly Cardiff Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane CWL - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    8h 10m
    €126–325

  9. Train to Birmingham Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain train
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane BHX - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    6h 52m
    €156–457

  10. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane LHR - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    6h 44m
    €175–459

  11. Train to London City Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane LCY - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    6h 57m
    €205–517

  12. Train to London Heathrow Airport, fly to Stuttgart Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane plane LHR - STR
    3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    7h 26m
    €188–460

  13. Train to Manchester Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain train
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane plane MAN - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain train
    8h 29m
    €166–342

Cardiff to Mannheim by train, subway, and foot

Calendar47Weekly Services
Duration9h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket€270Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Mannheim, Germany?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mannheim Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 9h 34m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Mannheim central bus station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Frankfurt central train station in around 21h 29m.

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