The average train between Cardiff and Mannheim takes 10h 58m and the fastest train takes 7h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Mannheim. 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 Mannheim. The earliest departure is at 6:51 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Mannheim at 2:17 PM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 10h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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8h 26m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Cardiff to Mannheim? 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 Mannheim. However, there are services departing from Cardiff Central station and arriving at Mannheim Hbf station via London Paddington station and Paris Nord station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 58m.
Cardiff to Mannheim train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Mannheim train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Mannheim Hbf station.
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The distance between Cardiff and Mannheim is 852.2 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Mannheim Hbf via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St Pancras Intl, Paris Nord, and Paris Est in around 9h 34m.