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Cardiff to Fribourg trains

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The average train between Cardiff and Fribourg takes 18h 41m and the fastest train takes 11h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Fribourg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 41m
Duration
1,434 km
Distance
CHF 396
Average price
4 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Lille Europetrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Lille Europe to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
  4. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
  5. Take the train from Genève to Fribourg/Freiburgtrain train Ic1 / ...
12h 32m
CHF 315–552

Cardiff to Fribourg train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Cardiff and Fribourg. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Fribourg at 6:32 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 18h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 12, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 53m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 43m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 42m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 42m • 5 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 53m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 43m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 42m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 42m • 5 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 53m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 43m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 42m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 42m • 5 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 53m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 43m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 42m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 42m • 5 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)11h 53m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 43m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 42m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 40m • 5 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)12h 41m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)19h 42m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)20h 14m • 5 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)24h 10m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 1,433.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 41m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Fribourg, Switzerland?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Fribourg/Freiburg via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Lille Europe, Lyon Part Dieu, and Genève in around 12h 32m.

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