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The average train between Cardiff and Linz takes 24h 37m and the fastest train takes 23h 14m. There is at least one train per day from Cardiff to Linz. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

24h 37m
Duration
1,788 km
Distance
€562
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Cardiff to Linz train times

Trains run once daily between Cardiff and Linz. The earliest departure is at 7:49 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 5:18 PM which arrives into Linz at 6:34 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 24h 37m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn Gmbh24h 55m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn Gmbh25h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn Gmbh25h 44m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn Gmbh24h 55m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn Gmbh24h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn Gmbh24h 15m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn Gmbh24h 16m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn Gmbh23h 14m • 4 changes
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    Great Western Railway (GWR)London Underground (Tube)EurostarTGV inOuiWESTbahn Gmbh24h 16m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Linz? 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: 1,788.2 km
  • Duration: 24h 37m

What companies run services between Cardiff, Wales and Linz, Austria?

You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Linz/Donau Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, Paris Est, and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 15h 57m.

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