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Cardiff to Karlsruhe trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Cardiff and Karlsruhe takes 11h 15m and the fastest train takes 8h 34m. 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 15m
Duration
1,216 km
Distance
€402
Average price
5 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 Paris Nordtrain train Eil
  3. Take the train from Paris Est to Karlsruhe Hbftrain train Tgv
9h
€335–606

Cardiff to Karlsruhe train times

Trains run 5 times a day between Cardiff and Karlsruhe. The earliest departure is at 5:16 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 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, October 13, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui9h 1m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 34m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 46m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui9h 1m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 34m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 46m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui9h 1m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 34m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 46m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui9h 1m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 34m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 46m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 6m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui10h 9m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 34m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui10h 6m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui15h 8m • 3 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 5m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui14h 6m • 3 changes

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    Arrives next day

    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)15h 5m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui9h 1m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)8h 34m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOui8h 46m • 3 changes

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)9h 6m • 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.

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  • Distance: 1,216.4 km
  • Duration: 11h 15m

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 station, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 9h.

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