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The average train between Erfurt Hbf and Cardiff takes 13h 11m and the fastest train takes 10h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Erfurt Hbf 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.

13h 11m
Duration
784 mi
Distance
£320
Average price
Every 4 hours
Frequency

Erfurt Hbf to Cardiff train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Erfurt Hbf and Cardiff. The earliest departure is at 2:09 AM at night, and the last departure from Erfurt Hbf is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Cardiff at 11:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Frankfurt and take an average of 13h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 38m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)19h 10m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 28m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 8m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 7m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 28m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 8m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 7m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 28m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 8m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 7m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 59m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 8m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 7m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)10h 41m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 28m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 7m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 6m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 6m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)13h 24m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)11h 11m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 4m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)EurostarLondon Underground (Tube)Great Western Railway (GWR)12h 4m • 4 changes
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  • Distance: 784.3 mi
  • Duration: 13h 11m

What companies run services between Erfurt Hbf, Germany and Cardiff, Wales?

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Cardiff Central via Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, London St Pancras Intl, King's Cross St. Pancras station, Paddington, and London Paddington in around 11h 51m.

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