The average train between Cardiff and Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 16h 41m and the fastest train takes 13h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 5 times a day between Cardiff and Garmisch-Partenkirchen. 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 Garmisch-Partenkirchen at 6:55 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 16h 41m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.





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16h 14m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Garmisch-Partenkirchen? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Cardiff to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 41m.
Cardiff to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Garmisch-Partenkirchen station.
Book your Cardiff to Garmisch-Partenkirchen train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Garmisch-Partenkirchen is 1,120.1 km. The road distance is 1,501 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Garmisch-Partenkirchen via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Frankfurt, and München Hbf in around 14h 24m.