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Cardiff to Cologne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Cologne takes 9h 1m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Cologne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

9h 1m
Duration
831 km
Distance
€330
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Cardiff to Cologne train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Cardiff and Cologne. 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 Cologne at 12:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 9h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, October 11, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarEurostar6h 57m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 51m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 36m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 56m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 52m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarEurostar6h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)Elizabeth Line (TfL)ThameslinkEurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)6h 55m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 830.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Koeln Hbf via London Paddington, Farringdon Without, Farringdon, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 7h 19m.

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