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Cardiff to Hamburg trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Hamburg takes 17h 31m and the fastest train takes 14h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Hamburg. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 31m
Duration
1,298 km
Distance
€375
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Osnabrück

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  1. Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain train
  2. Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Amsterdam Centraaltrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Amsterdam Centraal to Rheinetrain train Ice
  4. Take the train from Rheine to Osnabrück Hbftrain train
  5. Take the train from Osnabrück Hbf to Hamburg Hbftrain train 43 / ...
13h 44m
€310–673

Cardiff to Hamburg train times

Trains run twice daily between Cardiff and Hamburg. The earliest departure is at 8:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 3:18 PM which arrives into Hamburg at 11:46 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 17h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,298.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 31m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Hamburg Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Amsterdam Centraal, Rheine, and Osnabrück Hbf in around 13h 44m.

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