Cardiff to Aachen Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Aachen takes 8h 10m and the fastest train takes 5h 44m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Aachen. 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 10m
Duration: 758 km
Distance: €317
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via London

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain Eil
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Aachen Hbftrain Ice

7h 15m

€240–456

Cardiff to Aachen train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Aachen. The earliest departure is at 6:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Aachen at 11:35 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

10:20 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
12:20 PM → 7:35 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
2:20 PM → 9:36 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
3:17 PM → 10:33 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:24 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 11m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 56m • 3 changes
10:19 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 16m • 3 changes
12:50 PM → 7:35 PM
5h 45m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:20 AM → 1:35 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 3:35 PM
5h 44m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 4:33 PM
6h 14m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 5:35 PM
6h 15m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Aachen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 15m.

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