Cardiff to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Karlsruhe takes 11h 1m and the fastest train takes 7h 5m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Karlsruhe. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

11h 1m
Duration: 1,204 km
Distance: €417
Average price: 5 times a day
Frequency

Train via Paris

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Take the train from Cardiff Central to London Paddingtontrain
Take the train from London St Pancras Intl to Paris Nordtrain Eil
Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Ice

8h 59m

€330–601

Cardiff to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 6:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Karlsruhe at 1:25 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 11h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

8:38 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:25 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 9:26 AM
Arrives next day
15h 8m • 3 changes
9:20 PM → 1:25 PM
Arrives next day
15h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:51 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 5:52 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:25 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 9:26 AM
Arrives next day
15h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:51 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
7:49 AM → 5:52 PM
9h 2m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:25 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 9:26 AM
Arrives next day
15h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:51 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:25 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 9:26 AM
Arrives next day
15h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:51 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 33m • 3 changes
8:38 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 13m • 3 changes
9:19 AM → 6:25 PM
8h 6m • 3 changes
10:50 AM → 8:25 PM
8h 35m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:48 AM → 4:25 PM
8h 37m • 3 changes
8:51 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 1m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 8:25 PM
9h 5m • 3 changes
5:18 PM → 9:26 AM
Arrives next day
15h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

8:50 AM → 5:52 PM
8h 2m • 3 changes
10:20 AM → 6:25 PM
7h 5m • 3 changes
11:20 AM → 8:25 PM
8h 5m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Karlsruhe? 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.

Map of how to get from Cardiff to Karlsruhe.

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Distance: 1,204.4 km
Duration: 11h 1m

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

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Karlsruhe Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 8h 59m.

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