The average train between Cardiff and Essen takes 8h 44m and the fastest train takes 8h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Essen. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Essen. The earliest departure is at 10:19 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 12:50 PM which arrives into Essen at 10:15 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 8h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Essen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Essen Hbf station via London Paddington station and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 44m.
Cardiff to Essen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Essen train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Essen Hbf station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Essen is 705.4 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Essen Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 9h 2m.
