Aachen to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Aachen and Cardiff takes 7h 14m and the fastest train takes 5h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Aachen 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.

7h 14m
Duration: 471 mi
Distance: £246
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Aachen, Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

6h 50m

£203–390

Aachen to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Aachen and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 7:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Aachen is at 10:20 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

11:19 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 6:34 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
3:23 PM → 8:34 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
4:20 PM → 9:34 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
11:19 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 17m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 3:08 PM
6h 49m • 3 changes
11:19 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

7:19 AM → 12:39 PM
6h 20m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 18m • 3 changes
11:19 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
1:19 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 17m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Aachen to Cardiff? 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.

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

You can take a train from Aachen, Hbf to Cardiff Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 6h 50m.

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