The average train between Cardiff and Salzburg takes 21h 57m and the fastest train takes 16h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Cardiff to Salzburg. 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 3 times a day between Cardiff and Salzburg. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cardiff is at 9:20 PM which arrives into Salzburg at 12:42 AM. All services require a transfer at London Paddington and take an average of 21h 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Cardiff to Salzburg? 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 Salzburg. However, there are services departing from Cardiff station and arriving at Salzburg station via London Paddington. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 57m.
Cardiff to Salzburg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), depart from Cardiff Central station.
Cardiff to Salzburg train services, operated by Great Western Railway (GWR), arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.
Book your Cardiff to Salzburg train tickets online with Great Western Railway (GWR), London Underground (Tube) and 5 other operators.
The distance between Cardiff and Salzburg is 1,234.8 km. The road distance is 1,792 km.
You can take a train from Cardiff Central to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof via London Paddington, Paddington, King's Cross St. Pancras station, London St. Pancras Int., Amsterdam Centraal, Frankfurt, and München Hbf in around 17h 44m.