Bonn to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Bonn and Cardiff takes 8h 47m and the fastest train takes 6h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Bonn 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.

8h 47m
Duration: 533 mi
Distance: £270
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln 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

8h 37m

£206–438

Bonn to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Bonn and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bonn is at 9:04 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 12:34 PM. All services require a transfer at Köln Hbf and take an average of 8h 47m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, October 31, 2026

5:04 PM → 10:29 AM
Arrives next day
18h 25m • 4 changes
9:04 PM → 12:34 PM
Arrives next day
16h 30m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

8:04 AM → 2:33 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 3:40 PM
7h 36m • 4 changes
10:04 AM → 4:33 PM
7h 29m • 4 changes
12:04 PM → 6:34 PM
7h 30m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
10:04 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
12:04 PM → 6:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
12:04 PM → 6:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
12:04 PM → 6:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 2:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
9:04 AM → 4:37 PM
8h 33m • 4 changes
12:04 PM → 6:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:04 AM → 12:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
8:04 AM → 3:08 PM
8h 4m • 4 changes
10:04 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
12:04 PM → 6:37 PM
7h 33m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bonn 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 Bonn, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Bonn Hbf to Cardiff Central via Köln Hbf, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 8h 37m.

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