Cologne to Cardiff Trains

Trip Overview

The average train between Cologne and Cardiff takes 7h 59m and the fastest train takes 6h 21m. The train service runs several times per day from Cologne to Cardiff. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

7h 59m
Duration: 514 mi
Distance: £262
Average price: Every 3 hours
Frequency

Train

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Take the train from Köln Hbf to Bruxelles Miditrain 79
Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to London St Pancras Intltrain Eil
Take the train from London Paddington to Cardiff Centraltrain

7h 27m

£213–426

Cologne to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 3 hours between Cologne and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 6:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 9:42 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Bruxelles Midi and take an average of 7h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Sunday, November 1, 2026

2:43 PM → 8:34 PM
6h 51m • 3 changes
3:41 PM → 9:34 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
4:43 PM → 10:36 PM
6h 53m • 3 changes
5:43 PM → 8:06 AM
Arrives next day
15h 23m • 3 changes
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Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
9:43 AM → 4:37 PM
7h 54m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 3:08 PM
7h 29m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

6:39 AM → 12:39 PM
7h • 3 changes
8:39 AM → 2:37 PM
6h 58m • 3 changes
10:39 AM → 4:36 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
12:39 PM → 6:36 PM
6h 57m • 3 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Cologne to Cardiff? 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.

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

You can take a train from Köln Hbf to Cardiff Central via Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 7h 27m.

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