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

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

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  1. Train via Paris

    best
    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris NordtrainEil
    3. Take the train from Paris Est to Mannheim HbftrainIce
    9h 37m
    €174–605

  2. Bus via Luxembourg

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Park Place to London Victoria Coach Station Arrivalsbus507 / ...
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Luxembourg P+R Bouillonbus
    3. Take the bus from Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon to Mannheim central bus stationbusN36
    18h 47m
    €51–101

  3. Drive, Eurotunnel

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Folkestonecar
    2. Take the car train from Folkestone to Calais-Fréthuncartrain
    3. Drive from Calais-Fréthun to Mannheimcar
    10h 17m

  4. Fly Cardiff Airport to Frankfurt, train

    1. Fly from Cardiff Airport (CWL) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeCWL - FRA
    2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
    7h 58m
    €110–365

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Brussel-Zuidtrain
    3. Take the train from Bruxelles-Midi to Mannheim HbftrainNj
    12h 58m
    €139–371

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kingsway GD to London Victoriabus
    2. Take the bus from London Victoria to Frankfurt central train stationbus
    3. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Mannheim central bus stationbus108 / ...
    23h 15m
    €69–173

  7. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Cardiff to Port of Dovercar
    2. Take the car ferry from Port of Dover to Calaiscarferry
    3. Drive from Calais to Mannheimcar
    11h 25m
    €189–277

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Bristol Temple Meadstrain
    2. Fly from Bristol Airport (BRS) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeBRS - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
    7h 38m
    €130–306

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Birmingham New Streettrain
    2. Fly from Birmingham Airport (BHX) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeBHX - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
    6h 49m
    €132–355

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeLHR - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
    6h 39m
    €139–446

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London City Airport (LCY) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeLCY - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
    6h 50m
    €167–531

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
    2. Fly from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)planeLHR - STR
    3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
    7h 18m
    €146–437

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

    1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to Wilmslowtrain
    2. Fly from Manchester Airport (MAN) to Frankfurt (FRA)planeMAN - FRA
    3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
    8h 44m
    €131–314

Cardiff to Mannheim by train, subway, and foot

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket€174Cheapest Price
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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 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Park Place to Mannheim central bus station via London Victoria Coach Station Arrivals, London Victoria, and Luxembourg, P+R Bouillon in around 18h 47m.

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