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Cardiff to Dresden trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Dresden takes 27h 21m and the fastest train takes 25h 18m. There is at least one train per day from Cardiff to Dresden. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 21m
Duration
1,591 km
Distance
€313
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St. Pancras Int. to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train
  3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Hannover Hbftrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Hannover Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain train 55 / ...
18h 18m
€261–714

Cardiff to Dresden train times

Trains run once daily between Cardiff and Dresden. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 2:20 PM which arrives into Dresden at 4:38 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 27h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,590.7 km
  • Duration: 27h 21m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Dresden Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, and Hannover Hauptbahnhof in around 18h 18m.

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